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BGA Diplomas for services to gliding
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A BGA Diploma may be awarded to any individual for their outstanding service to a BGA club or the interests of UK gliding. The following individuals were presented with BGA Diplomas at the BGA Conference on the 28th February 2026: David Coats, Scottish GC, Doug Hilton, Southdown GC, Ken Marston,…
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Thanks to the generous support of others, the following bursary recipients have been announced for 2026! Royal Air Squadron Young Instructor Bursaries – Lewis Tobin, Jordan Johnson, Tom Chapman, Chris Rosser, Archie DeLaroque, & Matthew Rands. Royal Aero Club Trust Flying for Youth bursaries – Luca, Freddy, James, Fred, Jamie,…
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CAA publishes EC ConOps consultation response
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The CAA has published its response to the consultation on the Electronic Conspicuity Technical Concept of Operations (ConOps). The response document summarises the feedback received through the consultation, sets out the key themes raised by respondents, and explains how this feedback will be used to inform the next phase of…
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The Competition Rules for 2026 have been published with supporting explanatory details. You can view the documents here.
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FAI Aerobatics Commission publishes revised sporting code section 6
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The FAI Sporting Code Section 6 Part 2 (Glider Aircraft) CIVA edition 2026 has been published. You can view the document here.
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