"Mike the Strike" wrote in message
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Apart from the restrictions on the type of aircraft (you would need to
find a Light Sport Glider), the altitude restrictions to 2,000 ft AGL
would make soaring a challenge!

The biggest challenge is probably finding a soaring operation that understands
the Sport Pilot regs and is interested in using them to certify new glider
pilots. If you already have a Sport Pilot license, adding gliders takes the
appropriate training and signoffs by two instructors. Amazingly, it requires no
FAA written or flight test.

The Altitude restriction is 10,000 feet MSL. This can be an issue in some
higher parts of the country but usually not.

You must have flight and ground visibility of 3 miles. There may be days when
this requirement keeps you on the ground while others are flying.

You need to find a glider under 1,320 pounds gross, stall under 45 knots, and
Vne under 120 knots. That fits some existing training gliders.

Read Subpart J of Part 61 for the details.

Vaughn