The Air Navigation Order 1989

4.  Glider Pilots

Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Gliders)

Minimum Age—18 years

Maximum Period of Validity—10 years

Privileges:

The holder of the licence shall be entitled to fly for any purpose as pilot in command or co-pilot of:

(a)any glider of which the maximum total weight authorised does not exceed 680kg.;

(b)any glider of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 680kg. and which is of a type specified in the rating included in the licence.