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Do you want to qualify as a BGA Inspector ? Confused about the Part-66L licensing system ? Want to learn how Pilot Owner maintenance fits in ? Concerned about diminishing maintenance resources at your club ? Are you a BGA Inspector wanting to train up some help ? Get the…
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Updated FAI Sporting Code - Gliding
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The 2025 edition of the FAI Sporting Code Section 3 Annex A has been published and can be accessed via the following link. A summary of the changes can be found here. The latest version of Annex D has also been published and can be accessed here.
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Global Navigation Satellite System Workshop
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Astral Aviation, a company that is contracted to supply CAA safety promotion, is presenting its ‘Masterclass No 3: Global Navigation Satellite System Workshop’ on 26th November at 7pm. This is a 75-minute look into all things GNSS including how best to use it, the pitfalls and what to do if…
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Pilot-owner maintenance training
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Pilot-Owner maintenance is an integral part of the Part-M Light maintenance rules and is designed to enable pilot-owners who are confident and competent to do so to get on with helping to maintain their aircraft. On completion of a BGA facilitated pilot-owner maintenance seminar, maintainers will be better equipped to…
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Trailer registration for European travel
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As detailed in BGA ‘Trailer Requirements’ guidance, all trailers (whether commercial use or non-commercial) of more than 750kg gross weight MUST be registered if travelling to Europe (except Ireland, Cyprus, Malta and Spain). DfT guidance is here.
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