You can obtain a US FAA glider rating even if you are a foreigner. In order to to be able to do so, the following will be needed:

* A valid passport or picture ID with signature

* Speak understand and read English.

* No medical needed (self examination).

* Training with FAA approved instructor (cfig or cfig/mg for self launch motorgliders) to obtain minimum FAA requirements for rating. (Click above on training process for training and cost)

* Written FAA test (computerized)

* Logbook endorsement for FAA checkride by your american instructor.

* Pass FAA checkride for the desired rating.

A Private Pilot Certificate qualifies you to carry passengers, rent gliders here and at other gliderports, or fly your own sailplane.

* Offered tracks *

I)-Track one: "pay as you go"

From start to solo $1500 to $2000 depending on skills, commitment, and prior experience.

From Solo to being endorsed for FAA Checkride: $1500 to $2000 depending again on skills, commitment and prior experience

From Endorsment to checkride : $850 to $1000 This includes 3 flights endorsement with flight instructor, 2 hours ground instruction quizzes and check,

*Fees for FAA checkride $400.00 not included*

Important: (this will only includes 1 attempt to your FAA checkride. If you fail it, additional training and retesting fees will need to be applied)

II)-Fast track or Blocked time:

3 payments, one for each phases:

Phase 1 from Start to solo: $1500 including upto 15 hours of instruction glider rental tows and ground instruction

Phase 2 from solo to endorsement, $1200 no matter what this is what it will cost you to get to the endorsement, rates are locked in

Phase 3 from endorsement to FAA checkride:$850 this will includes the 3 flight endorsement and supplemental flight instruction if needed.

*Fees for FAA checkride $400.00 not included*

Important: (this will only includes 1 attempt to your FAA checkride. If you fail it, additional training and retesting fees will need to be applied)

III) 2 weeks fastrack: for Private.

all inclusive from Start to FAA Checkride: $3000

*10 hours ground instruction

*10 hours flight instruction

*25 Tows (average 2000')

*3 Flights endorsement

*FAA Checkride flights (Usually 3)

Important: (this will only includes 1 attempt to your FAA checkride. If you fail it, additional training and retesting fees will need to be applied)

*Fees for FAA checkride $400.00 not included*

Licensed Pilot?


If you already have a Pilot Certificate with a Heavier than Air rating (e.g. Airplane), your prior flight experience will allow you to add a glider rating in a few days for as little as $2,500 . In this case, The FAA waives the requirements for taking the Glider Knowledge Test and for holding a current Medical Certificate (however, you should "self-certify" yourself as healthy).

*This is an estimate for an average pilot, that flies regularly, and knows aviation rules and regs.

Important: (this will only includes 1 attempt to your FAA checkride. If you fail it, additional training and retesting fees will need to be applied)

*Fees for FAA checkride $400.00 not included*

* Pic's needing Bfr's or refresher's course *Demo & Discovery flights available*

For info on instruction & glider demo rides email us at: Fly@learn2soar.net
We provide Motorglider and Sailplane instruction. Glider Demo Rides available

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