BGA Bronze Endorsement BRITISH GLIDING ASSOCIATION BGA BRONZE ENDORSEMENT APPLICATION Please complete the form in clear block capitals using dark ink All sections must be completed. Payment - Please use the attached payment form. Current fees are on the BGA website 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……………………………………………………………… BGA Club…………………………………………………………………………………… 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 Bronze Endorsement Application v June 15 BGA Bronze Endorsement 3. THEORY TEST – BGA FULL RATED INSTRUCTOR / EXAMINER DECLARATION (see notes) I confirm that I have tested the candidate and he/she has passed a BGA Bronze theoretical knowledge examination. Date……………………… Name…………………………………….……Signature……………..……………………… 4. ORAL TEST – BGA FULL RATED INSTRUCTOR / EXAMINER DECLARATION (see notes) I confirm that I have tested the candidate and he/she has satisfactorily demonstrated an appropriate level of knowledge of aircraft limitations, altimetry, rigging, pre-flight daily maintenance (DI), and NOTAMs. Date……………………… Name…………………………………….……Signature……………..……………………… 5. GENERAL SKILLS TEST – BGA FULL RATED INSTRUCTOR / EXAMINER DECLARATION (see notes) I confirm that I have tested the candidate and he/she has satisfactorily demonstrated the appropriate level of skill, airmanship and knowledge required. Date……………………… Name…………………………………….……Signature……………..……………………… Glider type used……………………………………….Location of test…………………………………………………… 6. EXPERIENCE - BGA FULL RATED INSTRUCTOR / EXAMINER DECLARATION (see notes) I certify that I have examined the pilots log book and confirm that the experience requirement has been met. Date……………………… Name…………………………………….……Signature……………..……………………… 7. 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 including any endorsements, my personal responsibilities including medical fitness and the need to discuss my level of currency with a supervising instructor before flying solo. Date……………………… Name…………………………………….……Signature……………..……………………… BGA Bronze Endorsement Application v June 15 BGA Bronze Endorsement 8. CFI’s DECLARATION I agree that the applicant has received the required training, has provided proof of identification and satisfies the requirements for the issue of a Bronze Endorsement. Date……………………… Name…………………………………….……Signature……………..……………………… Instructions for the applicant  This completed form 1-9 together with the appropriate fee and your gliding certificate must be sent to the BGA office  If you do not already have a photograph in your certificate, one is required before a Bronze Endorsement can be issued.  All cheques should be made payable to the British Gliding Association and crossed BGA Bronze Endorsement Application v June 15 BGA Bronze Endorsement 9. 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: Current fees are on the BGA website http://www.gliding.co.uk/forms/bgafees.pdf BGA Bronze Endorsement Application v June 15 BGA Bronze Endorsement NOTES FOR INSTRUCTORS AND EXAMINERS Details of the requirement are in BGA Laws and Rules. The following notes are provided as a practical ‘aide memoire’ for testing instructors and examiners. CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT In addition to completing the necessary training to achieve the standard required, the experience requirement is defined in Laws and Rules as 50 solo flights in a glider or 20 solo flights and 10 hours flight time (a mix of dual and solo flying) in a glider. Subject to specific agreement on an individual basis by the BGA, the 10 hours may be reduced by 50% for applicants with prior relevant experience - contact the BGA Training Standards Manager via the BGA Office. WHO CAN CARRY OUT THE TESTS? Any holder of a valid BGA Full Rated instructor rating or a valid BGA Examiner authorization can carry out the ground and flying tests. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TEST The approved examination questions are those made available to CFI’s as BGA supplied computer based randomly selected examination papers or, where superseded, by BGA supplied pre-prepared examination papers. ORAL TEST The oral test is normally but not necessarily carried out at the same time as the Skills Test. The oral test must include the following; Aircraft Limitations – Refer to the glider Flight Manual. The candidate must be aware of and demonstrate the ability to extract an example of operating limitations from the glider flight manual. Altimetry –The candidate must be aware of altimeter setting procedures and demonstrate a practical example in a glider cockpit. Rigging – Refer to the glider Flight Manual. The candidate must be aware of how to confirm the correct rigging of a glider including control connections. Candidate must be aware that if in doubt, they must seek qualified help, e.g. a BGA inspector before the glider flies.. Pre Flight Daily Maintenance –Refer to the glider Flight Manual and the BGA GMS. The candidate must be aware of the Daily Inspection requirement including evidence of completion (i.e. the DI record). The candidate must be aware of when and how to carry out positive control checks. NOTAMs - The candidate must describe how to obtain and interpret current NOTAM information from an approved source (for example but not necessarily the AIS website). GENERAL SKILLS TEST A minimum of three flights in a dual controlled glider with a Full Rated Instructor who will be satisfied during the BGA Bronze Badge General Skills Test that the candidate has the ability to operate the glider within its limitations, complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy, exercise good judgement and airmanship, maintain effective lookout, and maintain control of the glider at all times in a manner such that the successful outcome of a procedure or a manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt. During the test the candidate must demonstrate an appropriate level of practical skill and knowledge. The following phases of flight must be assessed; (See next page) BGA Bronze Endorsement Application v June 15 BGA Bronze Endorsement  Preparation (incl glider, NOTAMs and weather)  Lookout and airmanship  Launching  Circuit  Straight glide  Turning  Normal approach and landing  Crosswind approach and landing  Stalling including wing drop  Spinning  Further stalling and spinning  Launch Failures (at least two) TIMELINE The flying and ground tests must all be completed within the 24 months prior to the form being signed by the CFI. End. BGA Bronze Endorsement Application v June 15