SFCL.150 SPL – Sailplane and TMG privileges

SI No. 2025 No. 878

  1. If the skill test as specified in point SFCL.145 has been completed in a sailplane, excluding TMGs, the privileges of an SPL shall be limited to sailplanes, excluding TMGs.
  2. In the case specified in paragraph (a), the privileges of an SPL shall be extended to TMGs upon application if a pilot has:
    1. completed at an ATO, a DTO or a Gliding Club the training elements specified in point SFCL.130(a)(2)(v);
    2. passed a skill test to demonstrate an adequate level of practical skill in a TMG. During this skill test, the applicant shall also demonstrate to the examiner an adequate level of theoretical knowledge for TMGs in the following subjects:
      1. principles of flight;
      2. operational procedures;
      3. flight performance and planning;
      4. aircraft general knowledge; and
      5. navigation.
  3. Holders of a licence issued in accordance with Annex I (Part‑FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 shall receive full credit towards the requirements in paragraph (b) provided that they:
    1. hold a class rating for TMGs; or
    2. have TMG privileges and comply with the recency requirements in point FCL.140.A of Annex I (Part‑FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.
  4. If the skill test as specified in point SFCL.145 has been completed in a TMG, the privileges of the SPL shall be limited to TMGs.
  5. In the case specified in paragraph (d), the privileges of the SPL shall be extended to sailplanes upon application if a pilot has:
    1. completed at an ATO, a DTO or a Gliding Club the training elements specified in point SFCL.130(a)(2)(iv) and at least 15 launches and landings in a sailplane, excluding TMGs; and
    2. passed a skill test to demonstrate an adequate level of practical skill in a sailplane, excluding TMGs. During this skill test, the pilot shall also demonstrate to the examiner an adequate level of theoretical knowledge for sailplanes, excluding TMGs, in the following subjects:
      1. principles of flight;
      2. operational procedures;
      3. flight performance and planning;
      4. aircraft general knowledge; and
      5. navigation.
  6. The completion of the training as specified in paragraphs (b)(1) and (e)(1) shall be entered in the logbook of the pilot and signed by the head of training of the ATO, the DTO or the Gliding Club that is responsible for the training.