Glider Add-On

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1. Already a Pilot?

Hold a Private or Commercial certificate? You can add a glider rating to it directly, no starting over. The add-on mirrors your existing certificate level and genuinely challenges your stick-and-rudder skills, in the best way possible.

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2. Train at Your Pace

Finish in 3 days or 3 weeks, it's up to you. You'll complete at least 3 hours (or 10 flights) with an instructor plus 10 solo flights, then a practical exam. No written test required!

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3. Enjoy!

Come fly whenever you want. Take friends soaring over the Everglades at a fraction of the cost of renting a powered airplane. Your certificate is recognized worldwide.

Add-On Advantages

3 hrs
Dual Instructionor 10 instructor flights
10
Solo Flightsrequired
None
Written Testwaived for rated pilots
1
Practical Checkrideoral + flight test

Add-on requirements are significantly lighter than an initial certificate. Many pilots complete the entire process in a long weekend.

What Does It Cost?

Prices include glider rental, tow fees, instructor time, and checkride.

Private Pilot
Glider Add-On

$ 3,500

Estimate

  • Requires Private Pilot Certificate
  • 14 CFR §61.109(f)(2)

Includes

  • 3 hours total flight time in glider
  • 10 solo flights in a glider
  • 3 training flights with an instructor
  • No knowledge test required
  • Practical test (checkride)

Commercial
Glider Add-On

$ 4,000

Estimate

  • Requires Commercial Pilot Certificate
  • 14 CFR §61.129(f)(2)

Includes

  • 20 total glider flights as PIC
  • 3 hours training or 10 flights with instructor
  • 5 solo flights in a glider
  • No knowledge test required
  • Practical test (checkride)

Costs vary based on your pace and number of flights. View full rate sheet.