Essential tools for pilots, official briefings, and our curated knowledge base for European glider pilots.
French Gliding Federation training program: key stages, lessons, and progression.
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Glider navigation in Zone T1: names of mountains, rivers, airfields, restricted areas, outlanding fields, and settlements.
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Zones R71, R130, R180 Activation of the wave window over Lure mount
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The umbrella organisation for the regulation of civil aviation is known as ICAO; it forms part of the United Nations (UN) and exercises supranational regulatory authority.
In accordance with pan-European legislation, aviation training is provided by accredited organisations: ATOs or DTOs.
How to become a good pilot in twenty steps: yours timeline, milestones, time building
Information on scheduling your aeromedical examination right on the airfield to obtain or renew your Class 2 medical certificate.
How can you learn to fly a glider in the mountains? A practical guide to the training and soaring zones used from Vinon.
You've passed your SPL. Now what? A guide to the first steps after your licence — building hours, exploring cross-country, and the path to further ratings.
A complete breakdown of what you will pay for your SPL — tow costs, instructor fees, and how to optimise your budget.
The teaching methodology of the French Gliding Federation (FFVP) is built upon three fundamental "pillars" that transform flying from a set of reflexes into conscious risk management.
Practical training consists of two 2-week sprints. The first sprint focuses exclusively on circuit flying — takeoff, landing, tow flying, and basic radio communications. The goal: your first solo flight.
In Central and Northern Europe, completing an SPL in one season or 4 weeks is nearly impossible. At Alpine Soaring, individual daily training in the southern French Alps lets motivated pilots progress much faster and finish their licence in focused weeks.
Already a paraglider pilot? Discover how to efficiently transition to high-performance sailplanes with individual training in the southern French Alps. Keep the joy of unpowered flight and unlock longer XC and mountain soaring.
Already hold a PPL or LAPL(A)? Add an SPL faster — only sailplane-specific theory exams required (4 fewer subjects). Individual daily training in the southern French Alps.
