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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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Scholarships and bursaries - update 27th December
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The Air League scholarships A reminder that The Air League scholarships opened during December and include specific gliding bursaries. Read more and apply here. RAeC Trust bursaries The closing date for RAeC Trust bursaries is the 31st December! Read more and apply here. Ted Lys Launchpoint awards The closing date for…
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BGA office xmas and new year closure
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At the end of a very busy year for the BGA administrative staff, the BGA office will be closed for a much needed break from the 24th December 2025 and reopen on Monday 5th January 2026. BGA inspectors have been contacted with guidance on ARC submissions. We would like to wish everyone a merry…
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Women's advocate - deadline extended
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The BGA is actively engaged in increasing participation in gliding and our strategy includes identifying actions and implementing those actions to increase women’s participation at gliding clubs. We are looking for a volunteer Women’s Advocate who can positively influence our work including engaging with others who are promoting women’s participation…
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The USAF in East Anglia operates a variety of heavy aircraft primarily into and out of Mildenhall. During 2025 there were three significant airprox involving gliders and USAF heavy aircraft in the vicinity of Mildenhall and the associated combined MATZ. The third airprox is currently under review by the UK…
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The BGA has responded to the CAA’s CAP1616 consultation. Key BGA concerns include the CAA’s proposals to reduce CAA oversight of sponsor’s stakeholder engagement and to remove the requirement for a post implementation review. The consultation was prompted by the new NATS-run UK Airspace Design Service and an associated NATS…
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