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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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Electronic Conspicuity Mandate Consultation
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The CAA will launch a consultation on its proposed Electronic Conspicuity (EC) mandate on the 14th July 2026. The consultation will close on the 22nd September 2026. The CAA is proposing a UK-wide mandate for use of ADS-B capable EC by all aircraft other than the military and will be…
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24th FAI European Gliding Championships
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The 24th FAI European Gliding Championships will be held in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland, 11-25 July covering Club, Standard, and 15-metre classes. Good luck to all the competitors, and in particular the British Gliding Team! You can view the details including results here.
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Norfolk TMZ proposed by MoD/USAF
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The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is sponsoring an airspace change proposal (ACP) which currently proposes to contain the USAF-operated Mildenhall and Lakenheath IFR and visual procedures within a TMZ up to 10,000 feet. The ACP also refers to controlled airspace, with no details currently available. The MoD is proposing to…
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Aircraft owners are reminded that pilot-owner maintenance rules provide an opportunity for capable pilot-owners to carry out specified maintenance and certify that maintenance with their signature and their pilot licence number. Pilot-owner maintenance guidance is available here. People who are interested in learning more about aircraft maintenance and potentially becoming…
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Teaching and Learning Seminars for BI(S) and FI(S)
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Teaching and Learning (T&L) theory and practice is a compulsory part of Basic Instructor and Flight Instructor training. Two additional T&L theory seminars have been arranged for July and September. You can view the information and book here.
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