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Persons appointed to a VGS, including flight staff cadets, are known as ‘U/T Instructors’ until a Qualified Gliding Instructor (QGI) category has been awarded.  The U/T instructors are split into the following designations:

 

Ungraded Pilots

 

• GS  - Pilots who have completed a GS course and flown a real first solo
• AGT  -   Pilots who have completed AGT1.

 

Graded Pilots

 

• G2 - Pilots who have completed G2 training.
• G1 - Pilots who have completed G1 training

 

• Ungraded Pilots
  
  

  U/T instructors play a crucial role within the VGS movement by ensuring that the ground duties are performed both efficiently and safely to allow the flying operation to continue. Without the U/T instructors, VGS QGI's would have to perform these ground duties thereby impacting on the productivity of flying operations.

  Flying training, post GS, is focused on increasing accuracy, skill and judgment, with safety at all times being the key consideration. Training consists of dual consolidation flying with a B Category or above Instructor, as well as building up solo time. When a U/T has completes a minimum of 15 hrs, incl 3:30 hrs solo, post 1st solo on type, they are eligible to take the the Grade Two Pilot test to become a Graded Pilot.

 

• Grade 2 Pilots
  
  

  A Grade 2 Pilot's (G2) training is geared around building up the pilot's experience of different runways and different conditions. The pilot will, after a period of time, start right hand seat conversion training. Previously all the flying will have been conducted from the Left Hand Seat. Conversion is necessary as later on in a VGS staff members career they may elect to become a QGI and all Gliding Scholarship instructional flying is conducted from the right hand seat.

  
  

• Award and Renewal Requirements
  
  

  Examining Authority		Flying Supervisor or Examiner.
  Award & Renewal Authority		VGS CO or OC ACCGS, OC CFS GE (after consultation with VGS CO)
  Mandatory requirements	All	(1)    Minimum 16 yrs old, AGT1 qualified and must have completed the G2 syllabus of training in the Aircrew Instructor's manual. (2)    Pass the flying test as detailed in Aircrew Instructor's manual.
  	Motor Glider	A minimum of 15 hrs, incl 3:30 hrs solo, post 1st solo on type.
  Renewal requirements		Pass the flying test as detailed in Aircrew Instructor's manual.
  May be authorised to:		Fly solo.  If over 18 years of age, act as a FRV crew leader/crew member, when qualified, for motor glider operations if current FMT 600 held.

 

• Grade 1 Pilots
  
  

  Grade 1 Pilots are able to be authorised to take up their first passengers. It is also the point at which U/T Instructors are permitted to wear Air Cadet Glider Pilot Wings (without crown) and flown as captain with a passenger. The main task for G1s is to deliver the Gliding Induction Course to cadets who are visiting the VGS from there ATC or CCF(RAF) unit.

  Grade 1 Pilots are only permitted to allow passengers have control of the aircraft when above 500 feet. This allows G1's to gain plenty of experience in varying conditions, allowing them to polish their flying to a very high standard. The next step for a U/T Instructor is the transition to a Qualified Gliding Instructor. For this, U/T Instructors spend a week at the Air Cadets Central Gliding School learning how to deliver the Gliding Scholarship Syllabus.
  
  

  Award and Renewal Requirements
  
  

  Examining Authority		Flying Supervisor or Examiner.
  Award & Renewal Authority		VGS CO or OC ACCGS, OC CFS GE (after consultation with VGS CO)
  Mandatory requirements (unless exempt under TGO(AC))	All	A current G2 pilot and must have completed the G1 syllabus of training in the Aircrew Instructor's manual. Fly the aircraft from either seat as aircraft commander Received training to conduct GIC training via Aircrew Instructor's manual. Pass the flying test as detailed in Aircrew Instructor's manual.
  	Motor Glider	A minimum of 15 hours, incl 5 hours solo, post award of G2.
  Renewal requirements	Motor Glider	A minimum of 10 hours to flown in the 12 months since the award or last renewal. Pass the flying test as detailed in Aircrew Instructor's manual.
  May be authorised to:	All	(1)     Fly as aircraft commander from either seat. (2)    Teach GIC.
  		(3)        Carry out flight servicing when in possession of F4124.
  	Motor Glider	Give instruction in aircraft ground handling, pre-flight & external checks and be responsible for visitors airfield safety.

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