Successful completion of the 'B' Category Instructor course at RAF Syerston, means that an Instructor is now classed as competent without the need for the 3 monthly check flights with a flying supervisor. 'B' Cats are qualified not only to teach the GS syllabus, but also the advanced exercises taught at AGT and beyond. They will also be eligible to wear Senior Instructor wings, which are like the glider pilot wings with the addition of a crown above the centre of the wings.

A new responsibility for a 'B' Cat is to be on the Duty Instructor (DI) rota. The DI for any given day is responsible for ensuring the efficient and safe conduct of VGS operations. This duty starts first thing in the morning with the decision of runway to use based on the local weather conditions. The DI is also responsible for the allocation of crews to aircraft and personnel to ground duties, ensuring that the daily tasking is completed as smoothly and safely as possible. After the flying task has been completed, the DI must then ensure that all paperwork is completed properly.

'B' Cats are also permitted to send UT Instructors and AGT cadets solo, after completing the minimum number of check flights with them. When a 'B' Cat has completed a minimum of 600 launches in that category, if recommended, they may attend an 'A' Category Instructors course at RAF Syerston.

Proceed to 'A' Category Instructor