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  • Sailplane licensing comment response document published

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    Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to the CAA’s sailplane pilot licensing simplification consultation. The CAA has now published its consultation response documents for the General Aviation Licensing Review Phase 2 consultation. A summary of the responses received, the decisions made, and next steps can be found…

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  • BGA investigators AAIB training day

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    The aim of accident investigation is to improve safety. The AAIB and BGA have a memorandum of understanding that results in BGA taking on a level of investigation of gliding accidents. During early September, a group of glider pilots involved with BGA accident investigation attended an annual training day specifically…

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  • Call for pilot input to the Competition Rules for 2025

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    The Competitions Committee considers rule changes for the coming season in October and November each year. If you took part in a rated competition in 2024, we would very much like to hear your ideas for improvement to the rule book. The main issues that will occupy us this year…

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  • BGA Publications Shop

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    The BGA publications online shop is now open and can be viewed here. Additional publications will be added as they become available.

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  • Disability gliding

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    The BGA is delighted to be talking to several BGA clubs and Aerobility about potential opportunities for greater understanding, myth busting and practical steps to support participation in gliding by those with disabilities. We are keen to ensure that existing expertise is involved. Any BGA club or individual who is…

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