BGA GPL Application Aug 09
BRITISH GLIDING ASSOCIATION
BGA GLIDER PILOT LICENCE APPLICATION
Please complete the form in clear block capitals using dark ink Payment - Please use the attached payment form. Current fees are on the BGA website http://www.gliding.co.uk/forms/bgafees.pdf
1. APPLICANTS PERSONAL PARTICULARS

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Date Received

Applicants BGA Reference Number (if known) ……………………………………………………………………….. Title………………………………………..Surname…………………………………………………………………………. Forenames………………………………………………………………….Nationality…………………………………….. Date of Birth………………………………Place of Birth……..…………………………………………………………….. Postal Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Post Code………………… …………Email Address………………………………………………………………………. Tel No…………………………………………….…Mobile No……………………………………………………………… Preferred contact method – email or letter? ……………………………………………………………………………… BGA Club ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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BGA GPL Application Aug 09 2. APPLICANTS DECLARATION
Delete as appropriate: 1. BGA Bronze Certified Glider Pilots. I certify that I have met the flying and theoretical knowledge requirement described in BGA Laws and Rules and may apply for a BGA Glider Pilot Licence. Or 2. Holder of a Non-UK Glider Pilot Licence. I enclose a copy of my existing ICAO compliant Glider Pilot Licence No ……………………………………………. and a copy of my logbook evidence of 5 hours flying as Pilot in Command of non-powered sailplanes in the previous 12 months. I understand that I must submit this completed form (sections 1-3) complete with the copies of the required evidence and payment to the BGA office. I understand the limitations and privileges of the BGA Glider Pilot Licence.
Signed………………………………………Surname…………….……………………………Date………………………
THE BGA GLIDER PILOT LICENCE The BGA glider pilot licence is designed to convey to all interested parties that the holder has met the requirements and standards necessary to be issued with a glider pilot licence. REQUIREMENTS The minimum requirement for issue of the BGA Glider Pilot Licence is; 1. Completion and issue to the applicant of the BGA Bronze Badge and BGA Cross Country Endorsement. Note: Where a non-UK glider pilot licence holder is applying for a BGA glider pilot licence, an ICAO compliant national Glider Pilot Licence meets the Bronze Badge and Cross Country Endorsement requirement. In this case the applicant must also provide a copy of the ICAO GPL and logbook evidence of 5 hours flying as P1 in nonpowered sailplanes in the 12 months prior to the application date. 2. A completed application form 3. A recent passport type photograph of the applicant with applicants name printed on the rear using a ball point pen. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT This completed form (together with copies of the supporting evidence required for non-UK glider pilots) and appropriate fee must be sent to the British Gliding Association.
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3. PAYMENT

All fees are payable in advance with the application Cheques must be payable to ‘The British Gliding Association’
If paying by cheque, please enter the amount here £ ____________________
If paying by credit or debit card, please complete the following:

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Address of Cardholder if different from applicant
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Fees are detailed at http://www.gliding.co.uk/forms/bgafees.pdf

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