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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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The BGA financial year is 1st October to the 30th September. Consistent with previous years, most BGA published charges will be increased to keep pace with inflation. The changes will be effective from 1st October.
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Club Development Conference - Sunday 18th October 2026
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Please book your place here.
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Oxygen bottle refilling and testing
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Autumn and thoughts of wave expeditions brings to mind preparation of equipment possibly not used for a while. There’s a helpful and growing list of oxygen bottle refilling and testing suppliers on this Navboys webpage (please note that the BGA cannot verify the detail).
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World glider aerobatic championships results
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At just 21 years old, Oliver Adamy of Czechia claimed the individual World title in the 27th FAI World Glider Aerobatic Championship, finishing ahead of Michael Spitzer of Germany and defending 2024 World Champion Maciej Pospieszyński of Poland. Czechia also secured the team title, with Germany second and Poland third. The 15th FAI World Advanced…
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Royal Air Squadron Young Instructor Bursaries
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The Royal Air Squadron is an association of friends with a common interest in all forms of private light aviation, promoting aviation in the United Kingdom and to develop and maintain aviation links around the world. With a focus on pilots between the ages of 16 and 26 years old…
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