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  • Aircraft registration markings

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    The CAA has recently highlighted that aircraft owners are responsible for correct registration markings including following maintenance or repainting. Aircraft markings and placards should be checked during the physical survey for the Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) or National Airworthiness Review Certificate (NARC) recommendation, as required during the ARC/NARC Renewal process,…

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  • Carbon Monoxide Safety

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    The CAA has published a new safety sense leaflet on the topic of carbon monoxide safety. You can view the leaflet here.

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  • Join the BGA Instagram Team!

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    We’re delighted to report that the BGA’s Instagram presence has been relaunched with the fantastic support of a volunteer team of glider pilot contributors! If you would like to get involved by contributing fun gliding content, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Instagram team via the BGA…

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  • Child Protection

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    As previously reported and by way of a reminder, the BGA recognises that sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement; it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These…

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  • Terry Slater

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    We are sad to report that Terry Slater has passed away following a long illness. Terry was a former Chair of the Instructing and Examining Committee as well as a Senior Regional Examiner, which he somehow fitted in around running his own successful company. Terry was part of the small…

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