BGA Gliding Certificate and Solo Endorsement BRITISH GLIDING ASSOCIATION FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY BGA GLIDING CERTIFICATE AND SOLO ENDORSEMENT 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 Please note the reduced fee for those aged under 25 Date Received 1. APPLICANTS PERSONAL PARTICULARS Applicants BGA Reference Number (if known) ……………………………………………………………………….. Title………………………………………..Surname…………………………………………………………………………. Forenames………………………………………………………………….Nationality…………………………………….. Date of Birth…………………Place of Birth……..……………………………………..…………........Age……………… Postal Address………………………………………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Post Code………………… …………Email Address………………………………………………………………………. Tel No…………………………………………….…Mobile No……………………………………………………………… Preferred contact method – email or letter? ……………………………………………………………………………… BGA Club/Air Cadet Squadron and site…………….……………………………………………………………………… 2. MEDICAL FITNESS – NPPL MEDICAL DECLARATION OR OTHER MEDICAL STATUS CURRENTLY HELD Please tick - NPPL Group 1 ( ) NPPL Group 2 ( ) EASA / JAR Class 1 ( ) EASA / JAR Class 2 ( ) LAPL ( ) BGA Solo Endorsement Application v Oct 2012 BGA Gliding Certificate and Solo Endorsement 3. SUPERVISING INSTRUCTOR DECLARATION I certify that…………………………………………………………………has satisfactorily met the flying and theoretical knowledge requirement described in BGA laws and rules and may apply for a BGA gliding certificate with solo endorsement. Signed………………………………………………Surname……………………………………………………………… Instructor Rating……………………………………BGA Reference No………………………………………………….. Date……………………………Club/Air Cadet Squadron………………………………………..................................... 4. APPLICANTS DECLARATION I certify that the particulars on this form are correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand the privileges and limitations of the gliding certificate, my personal responsibilities including medical fitness and the need to discuss my level of currency with a supervising instructor before flying solo. Signed……………………………….Surname…………………………………….…………Date………………………. The Gliding Certificate shows the standard of proficiency reached by the pilot. The requirement for the A endorsement and instructions for completing this form are given below. Separate forms must be used for application for all other endorsements. Requirements  The minimum experience and requirements are detailed in BGA Laws and Rules  The solo flight must be carried out under the supervision of a BGA Instructor or by an Air Cadet A Category Instructor but only where the solo takes place at an Air Cadet Gliding Squadron  The candidate must be tested for the required knowledge of the Rules of the Air and local airspace awareness before solo flight Instructions for the applicant  This completed form 1-5 together with the appropriate fee must be sent to the BGA office  One passport size photograph, signed on the back using ball point pen, is required with the application.  All cheques should be made payable to the British Gliding Association and crossed A range of exclusive items are available to you from the BGA online shop at www.bgashop.co.uk BGA Solo Endorsement Application v Oct 2012 BGA Gliding Certificate and Solo Endorsement 5. 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: Card Holders Name (in full) Amount in £ sterling £ Card No Expiry Date __ __ / __ __ Valid From __ __ / __ __ Card Security No. (last 3 numbers) Address of Cardholder if different from applicant Postcode: Fees are detailed at http://www.gliding.co.uk/forms/bgafees.pdf BGA Solo Endorsement Application v Oct 2012 BGA Gliding Certificate and Solo Endorsement If you are under 25 and hungry to do more gliding now that you’ve gone solo then please read on. Welcome to the world of UK Junior Gliding, a BGA initiative designed specifically for you. To learn more about Junior Gliding including sources of funding such as scholarships and much more, take a look at the Junior Gliding website at www.juniorgliding.co.uk Where to Fly If you are already a member of a BGA club, that’s obviously not an issue for you! But if you are moving on from Air Cadet gliding, you might not be aware that there are over 80 BGA gliding clubs spread throughout the UK. This means there will usually be one within an hours drive of your home. As well as Junior Gliding Centres (BGA clubs that have signed up to and met the criteria for supporting our junior members) you can find a map identifying all our clubs on the Junior Gliding website. Each club has its own individual feel. Some are situated on flat land, some may be on the top of hills or nestling in the valleys. Some clubs are amongst the largest in the world, employing professional staff and offering flying 365 days a year, whilst others are small, member-run clubs providing basic facilities where everyone pitches in to help. All use BGA approved instructors and operate under BGA and UK CAA regulations and they all have the same basic aim: to provide the facilities to allow you to fly and to develop as a glider pilot. Whichever club you choose, you will be sure of a warm welcome and all the help you need to ensure that you can meet your own gliding aims. If you want to be kept up to date with latest BGA info, why not subscribe to our free e-news service? https://www.gliding.co.uk/subscriptions If you need more advice, don’t hesitate to contact us at office@gliding.co.uk BGA Solo Endorsement Application v Oct 2012