The Bronze Badge significantly builds on from the A and B Badges by further developing a pilots skills and knowledge to a level where they can competently soar for long periods of time as well as having a detailed understanding on the ground school topics of flight.
Bronze badges are awarded to pilots who have reached a certain level of experience and skill. To be awarded the badge a pilot must have completed at least 50 solo flights (or 20 solo flights comprising of over 10 solo hours) and have passed 3 check flights.
The pilot must also have completed at least two 30 minute solo soaring flights, or two 60 minute flights if launched from an aerotow below 2000 feet.
A pilot will also have to study for and pass the Bronze Badge multiple choice exam. This exam covers Air Law, Airmanship, Meteorology, Navigation, Principles of Flight, Radio Telephony and Navigation.
A Bronze Badged pilot is seen as someone who is proficient and safe in the operation of a glider. It is held in a much higher regard than the A or B badge and if gliding had licences then the level of the Bronze Badge (combined with the Cross Country Endorsement) would probably be seen as the required standard.
Once the pilot has met the requirements then they may apply for their Bronze Badge via the BGA.
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