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The Council owners of Doncaster airport have launched an Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) that proposes to reintroduce the controversial controlled airspace previously established by Doncaster-Sheffield Airport prior to its commercial failure. The ACP is at stage 1 (of the seven stages in CAP1616). The BGA and local gliding clubs are…
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LoA changes under the CAA's CAP3096
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The BGA and several clubs have started to engage with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs, eg NATS) on the topic of the CAA’s intention that sponsors modify existing airspace letters of agreement as detailed in CAP3096 despite those LoA’s being safe and effective as periodically reviewed in each case. As…
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British Gliding Aerobatics Team Manager Opportunity!
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The British Aerobatics Team is looking for a volunteer manager. This is a great opportunity to have close involvement with an exciting, dynamic, and technically complex sport, a pivotal leadership role supporting the UK’s elite glider aerobatic pilots, and to help to shape the team’s culture and contribute directly to…
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Mike Miller Smith Wings of Endeavour award 2025
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At the recent Aerobility Aviator’s Ball, glider pilot Clare Johnston received the British Gliding Association Mike Miller Smith Wings of Endeavour award. Clare, based at the Scottish Gliding Centre, has continued to developed her gliding talents and experience including qualifying for an SPL. The award was initially presented by the…
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A reminder that The Air League scholarships open during December. Read more here.
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