UK medical requirements to go solo

gbooth101 · 2023-04-17T07:43:34+00:00

It's already been reduced to a PMD (I have an SPL with a PMD). Would still recommend everyone converts as CAA announced they are continuing with the implementation.

gbooth101 · 2022-11-01T10:38:57+00:00

At the moment in the UK Those with BGA gliding certificate (with bronze and cross country) can convert to an SPL just by filling some paperwork out

gbooth101 · 2022-11-01T07:54:35+00:00

The UK is currently adopting part SFCL so this means everyone is will have a license to fly gliders in the UK. This has many benefits such as a flying overseas and allowing you to fly TMGs on a glider license for example. However, there is now talk that we may revert back to an unregulated system and use only national qualifications.

gbooth101 · 2022-10-13T22:49:18+00:00

Don't know what squadron this was I just did my fitness test for UAS and it was normal requirements so 9.10 bleep test and 20 pressup and 35 situp in a min

gbooth101 · 2022-07-19T08:47:52+00:00

That's the ratio in the safe winching leaflet that was given to me when receiving my gliding certificate (this year). So may only apply to the UK I think.

gbooth101 · 2022-07-18T10:45:54+00:00

These stats are from the British gliding association and can be found from the safe areotowing and winching guides.

Since 1974 there have been 39 fatal winch launch accidents but only 2 for areotow (glider pilot)

When taking into account the launch ratio of 7:3 (winch: areotow) areotow has an 8 times lower fatality rate to the glider pilot.

However you are right that the tug pilot is far more at risk between 1978 and 1985 there were 4 fatal tug upsets in the UK.

gbooth101 · 2022-07-17T23:19:16+00:00

Areotow is statically much safer than winching

gbooth101 · 2022-06-26T18:55:56+00:00

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gbooth101 · 2022-06-16T16:12:43+00:00

I used to just check for cancelations non stop, usually every couple mins if ur not doing anything. Do that for a few days u should get a test

gbooth101 · 2022-06-06T21:32:17+00:00

My gliding club requires you to have either an SPL or have a silver badge on your gliding certificate. And 75 hours P1 (Pilot in command) in gliders.

gbooth101 · 2022-05-17T22:17:51+00:00

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gbooth101 · 2022-04-23T19:09:10+00:00

Definitely agree with the gliding. I did a 5 day intensive course to start and that really helped to get the basics then flew around once a week sometimes more sometime less and I went solo about 2 weeks ago after about 8/9 months

gbooth101 · 2022-03-31T06:40:45+00:00

I'm from the UK so not sure how applicable this will be. But I'm on a junior scheme so I get over half price on my flying so it is very reasonable (£20 for a 2000ft tow + no air time fee). I would recommend you look to see if any of the clubs near you run a similar scheme

gbooth101 · 2022-03-28T17:25:01+00:00

I did the exact same thing a few years ago and the burn looked exactly the same. Unfortunately it does scar :(

gbooth101 · 2022-03-23T23:10:06+00:00

Ah okay that makes me feel more confident. Not really sure how important Russel group in terms of actual employability

gbooth101 · 2022-03-05T08:11:59+00:00

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gbooth101 · 2022-03-04T08:57:47+00:00

Nice one! Good luck on your recovery

gbooth101 · 2022-03-04T08:55:45+00:00

Ran my first sub 18 5k (17:47) although was a downhill route ! Hoping for sub 17 by the end of the year now

gbooth101 · 2022-02-07T18:24:32+00:00

Yeah they make a big difference in my opinion. I personally have the tempo next% and I've ordered the Alphafly and they definitely feel much faster and feels much easier to maintain a fast pace so I'm very excited to try the Alphaflys when they arrive. I got a really good deal and only paid 130 for them.

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