Club CFIs have been contacted by the BGA with details of how to online-renew CAA winch launch permissions, which are valid for five years.

BGA Junior Gliding Centre (JGC) accreditation is awarded to clubs in recognition of the club having policies, procedures and support systems in place that encourage participation by young pilots. Clubs are supported by the BGA in developing and maintaining JGC accreditation. We’re delighted to announce that Lorna Sleigh and Claire…

At the end of September, BGA clubs received a request for a speedy response to the annual return, which will assist in assessing the initial impacts of the 2025 initiative raising awareness of gliding. We look forward to receiving all club annual returns as promptly as possible and ideally by…

A CASC club was recently challenged by their fuel supplier as to whether they should be using red diesel. Clarification was sought from HMRC who confirmed that red diesel can be for vehicles operating on land maintained by a CASC and moreover that this is not confined to airfield maintenance activities and so also…

We are pleased to announce that Norfolk GC are now a BGA WInG endorsed club! Read more about WInG here.

The developers of GlidingApp have advised that they are holding a webinar, co-hosted with Essex gliding club, to discuss GlidingApp developments including DTO features and a new financial module, on Thursday 17 July at 8pm with Q&A. The session will include Q&A and guest insights from Essex gliding club. Registration…

Women and Inclusivity in Gliding (WinG) has been developed to provide a supportive framework for increasing participation at gliding clubs. Southdown Gliding Club is the latest to be accredited with WinG status. You can read more about WinG here.

The BGA recognises that sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement; it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These positive effects can only take place if sport is…

The Government is proposing to remove Sport England from a list of statutory consultees regarding planning decisions in England. If successful, the proposal will reduce the amount of effective consultation required for a planning application and in doing so further diminish the protection of recreational sporting facilities including airfields. You…

We need your help! The Promoting Gliding project that aims to raise awareness and signpost interest towards BGA clubs is urgently seeking more contributions from pilots for the central library for use in BGA online advertising this spring. We have lots of scenic shots but are particularly short of short…