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  • Skill fade

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    As one gliding club recently reminded it’s members: A skill is like a message written in chalk on an outdoor wall – it gets eroded a little every day. If the writing is retraced repeatedly, it will become more enduring. Even then, it will be eroded if it is not…

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  • National Women Go Gliding Weekend 2026 - save the date!

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    Following club successes and learning from the 2025 National Women Go Gliding Weekend, plans are evolving for a similar initiative during 2026 over the weekend of 2nd-4th of May. More information will follow including direct to BGA clubs.  

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  • Part66L examinations webpage updated

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    The list of Part66L e-exam invigilators has been updated on our Part66L theoretical knowledge examinations webpage. You can view the information here.

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  • Junior British Gliding Team volunteer Team Captain opportunity!

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    The Junior British Gliding Team is looking for a volunteer Team Captain for the Junior World Gliding Championship 2026 Term which is being held at Aalan, Germany. You can read more details about this great opportunity here.

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  • 'Point Blank' military flying exercise - January and February 2026

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    A military flying exercise involving up to 90 aircraft is expected to take place in northern England and the Scottish borders during 26-29th January 2026 and 2-5th February 2026, as detailed in CAA Airspace Co-ordination Notice AR-2025-8163. ACN AR-2025-8163 can be viewed here

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