REMINDER: Basic Instructor (Sailplane) BI(S) Certificate Applications

As part of the Licensing and Training Simplification Project. The CAA is introducing a Basic Instructor (Sailplane) (BI)(S) certificate to the Sailplane Regulations as part of the legislative changes due to come in force during September 2025.

For those holders of BGA Basic Instructor Rating Certificates. Applications are now being accepted by the BGA for recommendation to the CAA either as a conversion application for the grant of a Part SFCL SPL or as part of an application for an addition to an existing Part SFCL SPL, due to legislative timescales, the first BI(S) certificates will be issued by the CAA from 15 September 2025.

You are encouraged to apply to the British Gliding Association before Friday 5 September 2025 to ensure continuity of privileges beyond 30 September 2025 due to the application assessment process.

For further information, navigate to our dedicated Sailplane webpages.