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  • Eurofox aircraft - mandatory technical directive

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    Following a BGA occurrence report, the Light Aircraft Association has issued today Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-07-2024 – Eurofox Trim Cables, which is applicable to all LAA Permit Eurofox aircraft being used as glider tugs. LAA Permit Eurofox owners should receive a copy of the MTD via email.  

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  • Launchpoint charity seeks new trustees

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    The Launchpoint charitable trust is seeking new trustees to join the existing team. Launchpoint aims to provide opportunities to experience gliding and to enable pilots at all stages in gliding to expand their horizons in the sport. This includes support for pilot development to solo and beyond, for example improving…

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  • RAF Marham danger area

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    The sponsor of the airspace change EGD296A/B surrounding RAF Marham that was justified to support drone operations from RAF Waddington, has advised that the TDA will operate with a date range of 12 December 24 – 12 June 2025 as published in (AIC) Y 174/2024.  Feedback regarding this TDA and…

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  • Young person instructor bursaries for 2025

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    The Royal Air Squadron is an association of friends with a common interest in all forms of private light aviation, promoting aviation in the United Kingdom and to develop and maintain aviation links around the world. With a focus on pilots between the ages of 16 and 26 years old…

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  • The Movement Fund

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    Gliding clubs in England are reminded about the Sport England Movement Fund, which offers crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources to improve physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most. You can read more here.

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