Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness
Conflict NMAC
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Human Factors
On LYNXX 8 Arrival to BUR; while approximately 5 NM east of JANNY Intersection and descending through 11;000 FT I suddenly noticed a glider at same altitude and heading directly towards our aircraft about 50 FT away. I immediately disconnected the autopilot and began an aggressive climb. The glider pilot must have seen us at the same time; because he suddenly began a steep dive and bank. He passed about 50 FT below us. The glider was at 11;000 FT with no transponder operating. It never appeared on TCAS. This glider was operating directly along the LYNXX 8 arrival; and above 10;000 FT with no transponder/Mode C (which is required.)
A corporate jet Captain reported an NMAC with a glider who was apparently flying at 11;000 FT directly on the LYNNX 8 arrival to BUR.