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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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UK Standard and 15m class straight distance to goal and goal speed records 10 May 2025 Graham Bell Discus bt 401.9km from Butser Hill to Barnard Castle (launched from Lasham) 75.69km/h over 401.9km from Butser Hill to Barnard Castle (this exceeds the previous records by more than 1km/h)
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CAA Virtual Work Experience 2025
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The Civil Aviation Authority has asked us to highlight Lift off with the Civil Aviation Authority, described as an innovative Virtual Work Experience initiative set to revolutionise the Aerospace & Engineering sector in partnership with Springpod. This immersive program is designed to make a lasting impact on students nationwide. The…
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Following a long period during which all UK PA25 Pawnees were grounded due to an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that was impossible to achieve on US-built aircraft, thanks to Mark Recht (Deeside GC), Gordon MacDonald (BGA CTO) and others, an Alternative Means of Compliance has been accepted by the UK CAA…
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FAI - Social drugs and air sport
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In the personal life of air sports athletes and pilots, many may encounter social drugs in a variety of situations. These social situations may lead to instances of doping, accidental or otherwise. Doping can not only affect sporting or professional performance, but it may also lead to Anti-Doping Rule Violations…
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We’re delighted to report that following the recent Standard, 15m and Open National Championships delivered by Lasham Gliding Society, the new champions are: Standard Class – Oscar Butlin, LS8, London GC 15m Class – Tom Arscott, Ventus 2a, Lasham GS Open Class – Tim Jenkinson, JS1c, London GC Thanks to all the…
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