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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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Pilot Owner Maintenance Courses
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Several Pilot-Owner maintenance courses are now available for booking. This seminar supports those involved with helping to maintain gliders at their club or to maintain their own glider. It’s an ideal step for anyone planning to be a BGA inspector. The course aims to give more knowledge (especially with the…
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Inspector refresher & initial issue course – Friday 4th December 2026
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There will be an inspector refresher & initial issue course on Friday 4th December 2026. This is an inspector requirement every 5 years and consists of the latest EASA/BGA/CAA rule changes, changes of BGA procedures, lessons learned from previous experience, practical and compliant ways performing repairs, engineering human factors and…
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The British Gliding Association is seeking a magazine editor/designer to produce and manage Sailplane & Gliding magazine. With an anticipated start date in March 2027, we are looking for someone with appropriate experience who can: – ensure that content is relevant, accurate, creative and engaging – source and sub-edit feature…
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The ‘temporary’ TMZ operating around Fairford airfield including it’s H24 status is detailed in AIP supplement 124/2026. Pilots are warned that because it is a temporary H24 AIP Supplement (and not yet in the permanent UK AIP dataset), tools that rely purely on the live NATS PIB feed stopped showing…
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RAeC Trust Bursaries - now open for applications!
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The 2027 Royal Aero Club Trust bursary applications are open! Are you aged between 14 – 24 years old? Do you love recreational air sports? Would you like some financial help to pursue your love of aviation? Applications close on 31st December 2026. You can read more and apply here.
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