In most countries it is required to obtain a glider pilot license (GPL) before acting as pilot of a glider. The requirements vary from country to country. Gliders are un-powered heavier-than-air aircraft. ...
In many countries the licensing takes the same form as licensing for power planes. Training must be undertaken from a certified instructor and a license is then issued by the government, specifying that it is for gliders only. The requirements for a glider license are usually similar to those for a power plane license, taking into account the different requirements of the aircraft.
Most countries also require medical certificates, although in some countries 'self-certification' is allowed (i.e. a legal statement that you are fit to fly). The United States do not require a medical certificate for its national GPL. Canada also permits glider pilot license holders to self-certify, but requires regular medical examinations for gliding instructors.
In some countries glider instruction and licensing is regulated by a national non-governmental organisation representing the gliding community. This is true in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Countries vary in their acceptance of pilot licenses from other countries. Many permit pilots to fly on their home licenses for short periods. Others insist on conversion to their license.
The gliderpilotcertificates (blue documents entitled "Zweefvliegvergunning" or "Licence de pilote de planeur") are not issued by the Belgian civil aviation authorities.
Student pilots are given a student pilotcertificate (yellow document entitled "Oefenvergunning" or "Licence d' entrainement"), which authorizes them to receive dual flight instruction, or to perform local solo flights under supervision of a flight instructor.
Renewal of student pilotcertificates requires just a new medical; renewal of a gliderpilotcertificate requires a new medical, and minimum 5 hrs as pilot in command (in gliders) during the past 12 months, or alternatively a practical flight test with an instructor.
The glider you will fly has dual controls, and your instructor will sit behind you with all the directional controls that you have and will show you the control motions or follow along with you as you are learning to glide the glider.
Medical Certificate: FAR 61.23(b) A person is not required to hold a medical certificate when exercising the privileges of a student pilotcertificate or pilotcertificate with a glider category rating.
Student Certificate: FAR 61.83(b),(c) To be eligible for a student pilotcertificate, an applicant must be at least 14 years of age for the operation of a glider, and be able to read, speak, write, and understand the English language.
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