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Assumed situational awareness - near collision
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An airprox between two aeroplanes highlights the risks that can occur when any approach to an airfield in addition to the ‘standard’ circuit is taking place and the pilots believe they have situational awareness – but that’s based on an assumption. Interoperable EC and use of radio are both aids…
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Last chance to attend one of the BGA's popular Part 66 L roadshows!
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Don’t miss your last chance to come along to one of the BGA’s popular Part 66 L roadshows! The roadshow provides much useful information for anyone interested in the future of airworthiness, what the BGA are doing to develop and support the next generation of inspectors and driving forward better…
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The General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo) has announced that its Board has taken the decision to wind up the organisation in an orderly manner, ending more than six decades of work in support of general aviation safety in the UK. The decision follows a thorough review of the Council’s financial…
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BGA Instructor Manual - updates
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Several updates have been made and a new chapter added to the BGA instructor Manual 2025: 2. Emergency procedures – update 3. Preparation for flight – update 5. Effects of controls – update 11c. Self launch – new F. Supervising flying – update G. Type conversion – update I. Ground…
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International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport
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The International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport is the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing equity and equality for women and girls in sport and physical activity. The IWG has recently published its annual report. You can read more here.
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