the winch-launched Grob Viking T1,

and the Grob Vigilant T1 motor glider.

Certificate Awarded
No Badge Awarded,

Gliding Induction Course (GIC)
Aimed at cadets over 14, consisting of 3 parts each made up of one 30 minute flight in the Vigilant. This covers the basic aspects of gliding
 

Gliding Scholarship (GS)
The gliding scholarship is aimed at cadets over 16 years old. The training is more advanced than the GIC with cadets instructed in the core skills of a glider pilot. Cadets completing the course receive the blue GS wings.
 

Gliding Scholarship - Solo (GS)
Cadets on the gliding scholarship who show aptitude for further training and a strong motivation for gliding will be invited for more training to allow them to go solo. Any cadet completing a solo flight will receive the silver solo wings.
 

Advanced Gliding Training
After completing the GS to solo standard it is possible for cadets to go on to do the advanced course. It is aimed at cadets that show an ambition to either join the RAF or the VGS as a staff member. The AGT consists of 3 stages, the first two stages completed at the VGS and the third at the central gliding school. During the AGT cadets will learn advanced gliding techniques including soaring
 

Glider Pilot Wings (G1 and C category)
Some cadets can go on to receive enough training to be awarded their glider pilot wings. These are normally cadets who have joined the gliding school as staff cadets. However, these wings are more commonly seen on adult staff.
 

Gliding Instructor (B instructors category & above)
Some exceptional cadets may be able to receive their gliding instructors wings, but this is very rare. You'll probably only ever see these wings on the adult staff of the VGS.