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An indicative budget for the first part of practical gliding training (Module 1), which should culminate in your first solo flight:
• Annual membership fee for the gliding club €370
• French Gliding Federation licence €198
• Simulator session €12.0 / hour (6 hours) €72
• Hire of an ASK21 training glider €33.0 / hour (13 hours) €374
• Tow by aeroplane €4.35 / min. (40 × 10 mins) €1,740
Approximate budget for Part 2 (Cross-country flight, Modules 2 and 3) of the SPL licence course:
• Simulator session €12.0 / hour (3 hours) €36
• Duo Discus glider hire € 37.2 / hour (40 hours) €1,488
• SF25 motor glider hire €105 / hour (3 hours) €315
• Towing by aeroplane €4.35 / min. (12 × 12 mins) €626
Personal flight instructor services: €250–300 per flying day.