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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.

Managing Flying Risk

‘Managing Flying Risk’ aims to provide pilots and clubs with guidance on how to better understand, minimise and manage the hazards associated with gliding operations, including with powered gliders and tug aircraft.

Sailplane Pilot Licence Rolling Recency

The SPL and instructor certificates are lifetime qualifications and their validity is maintained through ‘rolling recency’, i.e. specified recent experience. This summary may be helpful. If in doubt, refer to Part SFCL.

Latest News & Notices

  • Information re restrictions of flying

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    A Temporary Restricted Area – an RA(T) – can be promulgated in three combinations: NOTAM and Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) (click on ‘AICs’ and view the Mauve (M) publications) NOTAM and Briefing Sheet (click on ‘Briefing sheets’) NOTAM. The related data is used to inform airspace information on planning and…

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  • 2026 National Club Class Champion

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    Congratulations to John Roberts, the 2026 National Club Class Champion! You can view the competition results here. Thanks to generous sponsor, Jonker Sailplanes.

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  • More new records!

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    We’re delighted to report on two new records: UK Open and 20m class three turning point distance record 02 July 2026 Chris Gill & James Roland Arcus M 1114.61km (launched from Lleweni Parc) This exceeds the existing record by more than 1km. Note: The previous record was 1108.7km set by…

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  • Open, Standard and 15m National gliding championships underway!

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    The Open, Standard, and 15m National gliding championships are underway at Husbands Bosworth. You can follow the results here.

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  • RA(T) RAF Syerston

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    There will be an RA(T) protecting a flying display at RAF Syerston on the 2oth August 2026. You can read more here. As ever, please check NOTAMs.

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