[lawrenceduk]

Weirdly often not! They’re quite different recreational activities.

Flying powered is a “go to the airfield and takeoff” whereas gliding is more of an all-day team sport at most clubs as there’s a lot of ground handling required for towing, winches etc.

[tobinfricke]

But a pilot's license is generally required to fly gliders.

Stuff like winch-launched paragliders excluded.