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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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FAI launches International Day of Air Sport
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The FAI, the World Air Sports Federation, has announced the launch of the “International Day of Air Sports”, to be celebrated annually on 14 October from 2026 onwards. This new global initiative aims to bring together the air sports community worldwide in a coordinated celebration. Across the world, individuals, clubs,…
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40th FAI World Gliding Championships underway!
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The 40th FAI World Gliding Championships for the Open, 18 Metre and 20 Metre Multi-seat classes is underway at Rudniki airfield near Częstochowa, in southern Poland and ends on the 30 May 2026. You can view the results day by day here.
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European Gliding Championships 11-25 July 2026
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The 2026 European Gliding Championships (EGC) will take place six weeks after the World Gliding Championships, in Ostrów Wielkopolski in western Poland. This event is the premier continental competition for European pilots and focuses on the Club, Standard, and 15 metre glider classes, which are not flown at the World…
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FAI Prince Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon Grant 2026
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Nominations for the FAI Prince Alvaro de Orleans-Borbon Grant 2026 are currently open until 30 June 2026. The grant awards CHF 20,000 to a person or organisation supporting research, development, and innovation in air sports. In 2026, particular focus is given to innovations related to simulated flying and aviation-related digital or…
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Sailplane GP at Lasham - coming soon!
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Three weeks to go until the Sailplane Grand Prix arrives in the UK. The Grand Prix always brings together some of the best pilots, aircraft and competition flying – join the fun at Lasham or watch online! The Lasham SGP is supported by some great sponsors including…
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