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--- airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation [2026/03/10 15:53] – [1. Discipline] kateb
+++ airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation [2026/06/26 12:06] (current) – annual check form bruced
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 ^Level of Experience^Restrictions/Currency^Privileges|
 |Solo, with fewer than 10 satisfactory solo flights.|Daily check flight before flying. Signature in logbook from supervising instructor for all check and solo flights.|All flying must be under the direct supervision of an instructor.|
-|~10 satisfactory solo flights, but not yet a qualified pilot.|SGC instructor recommendation and signature in logbook. Briefing before every flight. Signature in logbook from supervising instructor for all check and solo flights. Check after every 10<sup>th</sup>  flight until SPL skills test completed. Check flight every 3 weeks. {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|24 month progress check}}  required.|As above.|
+|~10 satisfactory solo flights, but not yet a qualified pilot.|SGC instructor recommendation and signature in logbook. Briefing before every flight. Signature in logbook from supervising instructor for all check and solo flights. Check after every 10<sup>th</sup>  flight until SPL skills test completed. Check flight every 3 weeks. {{:annualcheckform.pdf|24 month progress check}}  required.|As above.|
-|Qualified pilot, but pre-Silver or less than 100 hours. Note: minimum age 16 for this qualification.  |Check flight every 3 weeks if red on currency barometer. Otherwise, check flight every 6 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method. {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}}  required.  |Self-authorising for flights in own aircraft, under overall supervision by an instructor on the field. Authorisation required from SGC instructor for all flights in SGC aircraft. Briefing recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft.  |
+|Qualified pilot, but pre-Silver or less than 100 hours. Note: minimum age 16 for this qualification.  |Check flight every 3 weeks if red on currency barometer. Otherwise, check flight every 6 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method. {{:annualcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}}  required.  |Self-authorising for flights in own aircraft, under overall supervision by an instructor on the field. Authorisation required from SGC instructor for all flights in SGC aircraft. Briefing recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft.  |
-|Silver Badge and 100 hours or holding a BGA Instructor rating|Check flight or discussion with instructor if 6 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method. {{:annualbiennialcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}}  required, except that instructors follow standard BGA annual revalidation requirements. Must retain 30 days currency to instruct or carry passengers.|Self-authorising for flights in own aircraft. Authorisation required from SGC instructor for all flights in SGC aircraft. Briefing recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft.|
+|Silver Badge and 100 hours or holding a BGA Instructor rating|Check flight or discussion with instructor if 6 weeks since last flight using proposed launch method. {{:annualcheckform.pdf|12 month checks}}  required, except that instructors follow standard BGA annual revalidation requirements. Must retain 30 days currency to instruct or carry passengers.|Self-authorising for flights in own aircraft. Authorisation required from SGC instructor for all flights in SGC aircraft. Briefing recommended from SGC instructor for cross country flights in own aircraft.|
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 ==== 4.6.1 Key requirements ====
-  * Agreement **must**  be obtained from the CFI prior to purchase or taking an insurance share of a glider in whole or in part;
+  * Agreement **must**  be obtained from the CFI prior to purchase or taking an insurance share of a glider in whole or in part, or first flight on a new type;
   * For club aircraft you must meet the criteria in **[[:airfieldmanual:4._flying_authorisation#currency_and_privileges|Currency and Privileges]]** ;
-  * You must not take your first flight in any glider (club or private) unless you have followed a proper conversion process as set out in the [[https://members.gliding.co.uk/library/instructors/bga-instructor-manual-section-6-22/|BGA Instructor Manual, Section 6-22]] and have had a briefing and approval from the Lead Instructor for the flight on that day.
+  * You must not take your first flight in any glider (club or private) unless you have followed a proper conversion process as set out in the [[https://members.gliding.co.uk/library/2025-instructor-manual/type-conversion/|BGA Instructor Manual, Section 6-22]] and have had a briefing and approval from the Lead Instructor for the flight on that day.