To meet CASA requirements, a pilot must hold a valid Glider Pilot Certificate issued by the Gliding Australia. The Gliding Australia Glider Pilot Certificate is compliant with Annex 1 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the standards for its issue are equivalent to the competency standards for the glider pilot licence mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards.To apply for a CASA Glider Pilot Licence, applicants need to complete CASA Form 61-1GP – Glider Pilot Application and must provide:

1. A certified true copy of the Gliding Australia Glider Pilot Certificate; and
2. A letter from the Gliding Australia, on Gliding Australia letterhead, stating that their Gliding Australia certificate was granted on the basis of the applicant meeting the competency standards that are at least equivalent to the competency standards for the glider pilot licence mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards.

Eligible Gliding Australia members applying for a GPL can obtain the “Gliding Australia Letter” by emailing the Executive Manager, Operations (emo@glidingaustralia.org).

• NOTE 1: A GPC is only valid while a person holds a current  membership of Gliding Australia that permits them to fly a glider. Gliding Australia will not provide a letter for applicants who have let their Gliding Australia membership lapse or who do not hold an appropriate category of membership.
• NOTE 2: The holder of a Glider Pilot Licence is authorised to conduct an activity in the exercise of the privileges of the licence only if the activity is conducted by a Gliding Australia member in accordance with the Gliding Australia Operations Manual (refer CASR 61.1515).
• NOTE 3: The green cover “Gliding Certificate” is not a Part 61 compliant document.
• NOTE 4: ELP level 4 is a minimum prerequisite for a GPL. Gliding Australia does not provide ELP testing services. Refer to the CASA website for approved ELP test centres.
• NOTE 5: For AVID/ASIC requirements, refer the CASA website.

Applicants should refer to page 1 of the Glider Pilot Licence Application form for additional requirements.

If you have any further questions regarding CASA licencing requirements please contact the CASA Licencing and Registration Centre (CLARC).

Executive Manager, Operations