The SSSA is now an approved ARO
(Aviation Recreation Organisation). The ARO is the formal approval of our
Manual of Procedure by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
The Manual of Procedure is the Manual by which gliding operates in South
Africa as of February 2003. As a consequence, some changes to our operation
have been made and are as follows
GPL:
Glider Pilots are now trained on pure gliders or touring motorgliders and
the GPL is issued with the appropriate ratings. For example, a student may
be trained to solo and receive his license on a touring motorglider only.
This will mean that the license rates him only for touring motorgliders.
Should he wish to be rated for pure glider, he will need to do the training
associated with either aerotow or winch launch method.
The Glider Pilot License is valid for an indefinite period proviso that the
privileges of the license shall not be exercised by the holder unless he
holds an appropriate valid medical certificate, the appropriate ratings and
can demonstrate currency in flying gliders.
The new requirements for a GPL are as follow:
- Minimum age of 16 years.
- Minimum of Class IV Medical Examination executed by a General Practitioner
- Restricted (or higher) Aeronautical Radiotelephone Operator's License
- Successful completion of all the practical and theoretical exercises, both
pre-solo and advanced training, listed on the relevant SSSA Student Training
Log.
- Successful completion of theoretical test papers selected by the CFI from the
Standard SSSA test papers.
- Test in flight with an instructor with a Full Category brevet, including oral
and practical examination, recorded on SSSA glider pilot test form.
- Minimum total of 40 flights, including 20 solo flights and 10 launches per
launch method.
- Minimum of 6 hours of solo flight of which 1 flight must be of two hours
minimum (engine off for touring motorglider rating)
NOTE: All holders of a current GPL and members who qualify for a GPL must apply
without delay for a new credit card format GPL and return their previous GPL to
the SSSA License Office.
A: Applicants with previous valid and up-to-date GPL will forward to the SSSA
Licensing Office (Postnet Suite 36, Private Bag X65, Halfway House 1685)
1. Completed GPL Application Form, signed by the club CFI, with ID picture
2. Copy of class IV medical certificate
3. Copy of Restricted Radio Operator's License or Restricted Radio Operator's
License’ number.
4. Glider Pilot test form, and/or Touring Motorglider pilot test form signed by
the examiner
5. Previous GPL (original)
6. Application fees
B: First time applicants will forward to the SSSA Licensing Office (Postnet
Suite 36, Private Bag X65, Halfway House 1685)
1. Completed GPL Application Form, signed by the club CFI,
2. Copy of class IV medical certificate
3. Copy of Restricted Radio Operator's License
4. Student Pilot License
5. Application fees
All applicants must be current SSSA members
From now to 31 May 2003, all license applications will be processed free of
charge by the SSSA, then the normal fee (R50) will apply.
31 August 2003, All pilots must have a new license.
GPL application form, glider/ touring motorglider pilot test form and Class IV
medical form are available on the SSSA website
Dave Mortimer
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