In Australia, glider pilots are exempt from holding pilot licences but the GFA is responsible for the establishment of pilot certificates. These are regarded highly enough by CASA and the aviation industry to be considered as a satisfactory substitute for licences. Pilots wishing to travel overseas can convert their GFA Glider Pilot Certificate to a CASA issued (and ICAO compliant) Glider Pilot Licence .
In Australia, glider pilots are exempt from holding pilot licences but the GFA is responsible for the establishment of pilot certificates. These are regarded highly enough by CASA and the aviation industry to be considered as a satisfactory substitute for licences. Australian glider pilots wishing to fly gliders in other countries can convert their GFA Glider Pilot Certificates to CASA– issued (and ICAO compliant) Glider Pilot Licences .
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Pilots wishing to travel overseas
Australian glider pilots wishing to fly gliders in other countries
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Certificate to a CASA
Certificates to CASA–
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Licence
Licences