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  • Tom Arscott ranked no3 in the World!

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    The International Gliding Commission (IGC) pilot ranking dated 8 July 2025 lists Tom Arscott of the British Gliding Team as world no3! You can view the IGC ranking list here. Take a look at Tom’s competition history here.

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  • Technical News Sheet 1-2025

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    BGA Technical News Sheet 1-2025 has been published and is recommended reading to all aircraft owners. You can view the document here. 

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  • GlidingApp

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    The developers of GlidingApp have advised that they are holding a webinar, co-hosted with Essex gliding club, to discuss GlidingApp developments including DTO features and a new financial module, on Thursday 17 July at 8pm with Q&A. The session will include Q&A and guest insights from Essex gliding club. Registration…

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  • 1000km flight from Bidford!

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    Well done, Freddie Turner, who completed a 1007km task at 98kph on the 3rd July in an ASG29 from Bidford GC, turning Crickhowell, Whittington, Abergavenny, and Ely. An awesome flight on a great day! You can view the details here.

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  • Silverstone Grand Prix - airspace warning

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    Pilots are respectfully reminded that the Silverstone GP results in temporary airspace changes and restrictions 4-6 July. As ever, pilots are advised to carefully check NOTAMs. An AIC describing the RA(T)s is available here.  

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