Glider rating to LSA rating

If you have a Private Glider or Commercial Glider rating and want to fly light sport glider, I don't see the problem. You are already qualified to fly a glider above 10,000 MSL.

If you want to fly a self launch or "motor glider", it's a glider, that may qualify for "Light Sport" because it is speed limited. Get the self launch endorsement and go fly.
You do not need a "light sport" rating.

If it's certified as an "light sport airplane", then you need a light sport airplane rating, 8710-11 completed with two qualified instructors after training.

Is the mud getting thinner now?

BillT

I plan to get an LSA add on. Talked to a couple of CFIs in SF Bay Area and they are confused about the rules. Can somebody provide specific pointers to support two-CFIs endorsements path?

Thank you

FAR 61.303. Look at the sixth line down in the table (assuming you hold a US Driver's License. It refers to 61.321, which documents the endorsements required.

As I said before, I have done this path. It works.

The hardest part is to submit the required form at the end to report the endorsement to the FAA. When I did it, it couldn't be done via IACRA. Instead, you need to submit for 8710-11. Note the -11 at the end; you can't use a regular 8710. Google it and CAREFULLY follow the instructions for the form.

Lynn Alley
"2KA"

Thank you Lynn,

After reading FAR 61.303 about 10 times I now understand it. Your help appreciated.

-Val