The Sport Pilot Certificate and the GBSC Glider Pilot

In 2004, the FAA established a new license type called the Sport Pilot CertificateFAQ. Sport pilots fly simple and slow aircraft that include some, but not most club gliders.

The (really) big Picture

A sport pilot

What does this mean to GBSC members?

For these reasons, among others, the club recommends that student members select the Private Pilot certificate as their certificate "destination".

For more information, see AOPA frequently-asked-questions-about-sport-pilot. For the short version of the FAA rule.