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  • UK National Competitions 2025

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    It’s time to get your Nationals entries in!!!  A reminder to all pilots that 31st January is the deadline for priority Nationals entries.  Entries received by that date will be accepted in rating order up to the class limit – for 2025 applications received after the deadline will be placed…

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  • BGA sporting conference, exhibition and awards dinner 22 Feb 2025

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    On the 22nd February 2025, the BGA conference and exhibition will be returning to Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University followed by an awards dinner at Burleigh Court Hotel, Loughborough University. Confirmed speakers include astrophysicist & astronaut, Michael Foale. Read more here.    

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  • Lycoming engine Airworthiness Directive

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    EASA have issued a State of Design Airworthiness Directive from the FAA relevant to Lycoming engines. See AD US-2024-21-02 – LYCOMING ENGINES: Reciprocating Engine – Connecting Rod Bushing – Inspections / Replacement  

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  • e-Glider Championship

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    The 3rd edition of the France eGlider Championship, organised by the French gliding federation (FFVP), takes place on the 25th and 26th January 2025 and will be streamed live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch, with a Grand Prix format on the new Condor 3 simulator providing an immersive experience for…

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  • Towing with permit aircraft

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    The Air Navigation Order at Article 87 restricts glider towing to those aircraft that hold a Certificate of Airworthiness. The CAA publishes a general authorisation that allows suitable aircraft with a UK National Permit to Fly to conduct glider towing subject to specified conditions including that it only applies to…

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