Bathman wrote:motorgliders
What about motorgliders? Is differences training required there?
There are no difference trainings in PPL/TMG and there are no variants for the TMG class in Part-FCL
I think there were some difference training for NPPL/SLMG at some point with some distinction between Self-Launch MG & Touring MG (similar to FCL) but still LASORS never had variants listed under SLMG class
SLMG class rating
1. Subject to paragraph (2) and to the conditions of the licence in which it is included, a SLMG class rating entitles the holder to act as pilot in command of
ANY SLMG.
2. If the current certificate of revalidation for the rating is endorsed “single seat only” the holder is only entitled to act as pilot in command of a single seat SLMG.
SSEA class rating
1. Subject to paragraph (2) and to the conditions of the licence in which it is included, a SSEA class rating entitles the holder to act as pilot in command of any SSEA with a maximum take off weight authorised of not more than 2000kg excluding any such aeroplane which is a SLMG or a microlight aeroplane.
c. i.
If the aeroplane is to be operated from water during take-off and landing, before exercising the privileges of the rating the holder must -
(aa) complete appropriate differences training; and
(bb) attain a pass in the Private or Professional Seamanship examination.
2. a.
If the current certificate of revalidation for the rating is endorsed “single seat only” the holder is only entitled to act as pilot in command of a single seat SSEA.
ii. The differences training must be given by a flight instructor entitled to instruct on the aeroplane on which the training is being given, recorded in the holder’s personal flying logbook and endorsed and signed by the instructor conducting the training.
b. i.
If the aeroplane -
aa. is fitted with a tricycle undercarriage;
bb. is fitted with a tailwheel;
cc. is fitted with a supercharger or turbo-charger;
dd. is fitted with a variable pitch propeller;
ee. is fitted with retractable landing gear;
ff. is fitted with a cabin pressurisation system; or
gg. has a maximum continuous cruising speed in excess of 140 knots indicated airspeed,
before exercising the privileges of the rating, the holder must complete appropriate difference training.
ii. The differences training must be given by a flight instructor entitled to instruct on the aeroplane on which the training is being given, recorded in the holder’s personal flying logbook and endorsed and signed by the instructor conducting the training.