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This section of the BGA web site provides practical information for pilots, club officials, instructors, aircraft owners, inspectors and for anybody actively involved in gliding in the UK.
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£20m taxpayer boost to drone industry
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The UK Government has announced spending of £20 million to further support drones and flying taxis. £16m of the total will be allocated to the UK CAA with the aim of streamlining regulatory processes to support commercialisation of the industry.
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SFCL - further important consultation
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In March 2024, the CAA launched a 10-week public consultation seeking stakeholder views on proposed changes to licences and ratings across the GA aircraft categories. There was a strong response from the sailplane community. As a result, working with the BGA, the CAA has made several proposals to Government to…
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CAA Skywise provides updates via a free email subscription service on various aspects of CAA regulated activity including temporary airspace restrictions. There is a category titled ‘Gliding’. You can read more and subscribe here. Please note that Skywise content does not remove the obligation to check NOTAMs before flight.
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Part 2 Instructor Course 1-6 September
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Another Part 2 instructor course has been added to the calendar. 1st – 6th September at The Gliding Centre. Read more and book here.
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As part of the rolling recency requirement, any instructor using FI(S) privileges needs to have completed an FI(S) refresher seminar in the previous three years. Find an FI(S) seminar and book here.
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