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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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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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Restriction of Flying - Saltby 22-25 May
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A restriction of flying has been notified for an aerobatic competition at Saltby on the 22-25 May 2026. You can read the detail in AIC M 040/2026 here.
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Flying in gliding competitions
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The BGA publication ‘Managing flying risk – flying in gliding competitions’ is useful reading for any cross-country pilot. You can view the webpage here.
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