>It does. It gives you level 1. "The Club of a person exercising Level 1 Independent Operator privileges is responsible for that person’s operations, even when the person is operating independently"
That alone means it isn't in the same tier as a PPL / RAA cert / Drivers license / Boating license etc. "Before operating independently, a L1 Independent Operator must inform the CFI or delegate (refer 13.1.2 below) and comply with any directions. In the case of a L1 Independent Operator flying at a site which has a Level 2 Instructor present, L1 Independent Operator privileges do not apply and the Level 2 Instructor's jurisdiction must prevail. When operating from a site with a resident gliding club, Independent Operators are subject to the requirements of the resident club." So clearly is not a substitute for a "Glider License", more like a provisional student license. >Now as a low hour pilot you will build on your competencies with experience. Sure but there is nowhere to go. There IS no "Glider License". There should be a real license available a reasonable amount of time after that, that is yours for life (unless you did something to lose it!). Best regards, Al On 11/02/2017, Stuart Wolf <stuac...@gmail.com> wrote: >> seems that so far, we not found anyone one that can answer the key >> questions below >> >> I'm not an instructor, but I would say to ensure that low hour pilots > continue to demonstrate and develop the competencies required to fly a > glider. > > > >> Are there any reasons why the GPC should not train pilots to the level >> where they can fly fully independently? >> > > It does. It gives you level 1. Now as a low hour pilot you will build on > your competencies with experience. > _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.base64.com.au http://lists.base64.com.au/listinfo/aus-soaring
