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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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Congratulations to Oxford Gliding Club instructor Cecilia Craig, who has been awarded the 2023 OP Jones Cup by the British Women Pilots’ Assocation (BWPA)! This award is for special achievement in gliding, paragliding or hang gliding – it is fantastic recognition for Cecilia’s contribution to gliding.
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It’s important for any club to review how they recruit volunteers so that, if the need arises, they’re ready to react to any shortages. The Sport England ‘Club Matters’ website offers a range of guidance for volunteer development including: – Where to find new volunteers – Effective communication for recruitment…
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Engaging disabled people in sport
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Last Sunday marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities – a great reminder about the importance of engaging disabled participants in sport and physical activity. Sport England’s ‘Engaging disabled people’ guidance details how clubs can work towards providing an accessible offer and how taking a person-centred approach can help break…
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Entries are open for the Bidford regional gliding competition, 22nd to 30th of June 2024. You can read more information and enter the competition here.
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The BGA has been advised that some users have discovered issues and been advised of a fix associated with EasyVFR Basic. We have shared the details here so that users of EasyVFR Basic either alone or as a SkyEcho2 display are aware of the problem and the available fix. EasyVFR…
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