Adding an airplane rating to private pilot glider

On Apr 6, 8:47*pm, gmcd05 wrote:
Does anyone know what the requirements are to add a private pilot
airplane rating if you already have a private pilot glider? *I know
the training requirements would be reduced for an airplane pilot
transitioning to glider but I dont know how it works going the other
way.... *Does anyone have info on this?

If you are a competent glider pilot you can expect to solo an airplane
in less time than someone with no flight experience. You may also
know what your feet are for, but your instructor may not. Section
61.109: Aeronautical experience defines the requirements.
Commercial and ATP allow you to use a lot of glider time but I don't
think there is any benefit for private except you should be competent
in the minimum specified time whereas most student pilots are not.


Andy