Flying in Europe

On Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 8:48:23 PM UTC-7, Howie Bohl wrote:
Which countries will allow a US Glider rated pilot to fly solo without additional paperwork?
Thanks In Advance
-Howie

If you take your US licensed, N-number equipped glider with you, almost any ICAO signature country allows you to fly there. You are also required to know the airspace rules there when you do so.

However, if you want to fly a glider registered in a different country, while in some country other than the US, there WILL be at least a minimal amount of paperwork. The Brits and Aussies are the gentlest, with a national glider organization subset to their CAA(FAA equivalent).

Most other ICAO countries will require a a mailing exchange of documents with the FAA in advance of your travel, and most likely a medical certificate issued and valid for the period of your visit.

If you plan to travel and soar, contact the local glider pilot national organization for guidance. You didn't provide any clue to your plans, so this forum can't yet provide you any specific information. (Smile.)

Cindy B