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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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Safe Shared Airspace - Leeming
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A safe shared airspace self-briefing re RAF Leeming in Yorkshire has been published. Pilots who fly in the area or pass through the area are strongly encouraged to follow the guidance. You can view the self-briefing here.
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Aerobatic competition at Leicester airfield 7-9 Aug 2026
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An aerobatic competition is taking place at Leicester airfield on 7, 8 and 9 August. Aerobatics will be performed at up to 4,500 ft above ground level to the North of the runway 10-28. As ever, please check NOTAMs before flight.
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Jonker Sailplanes UK Club Class National Gliding Championship
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The Jonker Sailplanes UK Club Class National gliding championship is underway at the Bristol & Gloucestershire GC at Nympsfield. You can view the results here.
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In recent days there have been some extraordinary flights by glider pilots across the UK, one or two of which may have broken records! Here’s a small sample in no particular order: 786 km · Santiago Cervantes · Aboyne 24/07/2026 1,018 km · George White · Lasham 01/08/2026 786 km…
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Aerobility, a registered charity, changes lives by providing anyone, with any disability with access to the magic and wonder of flight. They have several scholarships available, including a gliding scholarship delivered in partnership with Lasham Gliding Society. You can read more here.
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