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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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Fairford Temporary TMZ - update
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Following BGA engagement with the Fairford TMZ controlling authority, the Fairford TMZ has been significantly modified in shape to facilitate cross-country routing by non-transponder equipped aircraft. The modified TMZ can be viewed in this AIS AIP Briefing Sheet dated 19 June 2026. Pilots flying in the vicinity must ensure that they are…
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An element of the FI(S) rolling recency requirement is completion of a refresher course. The currently available refresher courses including booking are here.
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Grob 109 Airworthiness Directive
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As expected following the previously reported EASA Proposed Airworthiness Directive, the following AD has been published: AD 2026-0112 – GROB AIRCRAFT SE – Fuel Shut-off Valve – Inspection / Replacement Full details are available here
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Pilot owner maintenance seminars
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The BGA CTO will be running two pilot owner maintenance seminars online on Friday 9th October and Thursday 18th October Please follow this link to book your place https://members.gliding.co.uk/courses-seminars-and-events/courses-2/ This seminar supports those involved with helping to maintain gliders at their club or to maintain their own glider. It’s an ideal…
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40th Anniversary Wolds GC two-seat gliding competition
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The 40th Anniversary Wolds GC two-seater gliding competition will be held this year from 23rd to 30th August! For the first time, Wolds GC are introducing the ‘Director’s Challenge’, which will run on those days when the great British weather prevents launching on regular competition tasks. Plus lots of bonus…
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