From the FAI IGC: ‘Following an update of the Sporting Code 3 Annex D document the IGC has also implemented decision 6.2.18 from the 2025 IGC plenary, i.e. rounding Pilot Rating Scores (PRS) to two decimals. The updated calculation code resulted in many ties being dissolved, among others the most…

We’re delighted to report that following the ninth and final task of the 39th FAI World Gliding Championships in the Club, Standard and 15m classes being held at Tábor in the Czech Republic, the British Gliding Team pilots have achieved the following hard-earned and very impressive podium places, and the…

UK Standard and 15m class straight distance to goal and goal speed records 10 May 2025 Graham Bell Discus bt 401.9km from Butser Hill to Barnard Castle (launched from Lasham) 75.69km/h over 401.9km from Butser Hill to Barnard Castle (this exceeds the previous records by more than 1km/h)

In the personal life of air sports athletes and pilots, many may encounter social drugs in a variety of situations. These social situations may lead to instances of doping, accidental or otherwise. Doping can not only affect sporting or professional performance, but it may also lead to Anti-Doping Rule Violations…

We’re delighted to report that following the recent Standard, 15m and Open National Championships delivered by Lasham Gliding Society, the new champions are: Standard Class – Oscar Butlin, LS8, London GC 15m Class – Tom Arscott, Ventus 2a, Lasham GS Open Class – Tim Jenkinson, JS1c, London GC Thanks to all the…

The British Gliding Team is competing at the World Gliding Championships in the Club, Standard and 15m classes at Tábor, Czech Republic from the 7th to the 21st June.  Good luck to all our pilots! You can follow the action here.

The Dunstable regional gliding competition begins on Saturday 10th May with what looks to be some great weather! As previously reported, there are a range of competitions taking place again this year. Several clubs are hosting BGA rated and other competitions, including Bidford GC, Buckminster GC, Cotswold GC, Deeside GC,…

The meeting minutes of the International Gliding Commission (IGC) of the FAI held in Celje, Slovenia from 07 to 08 March 2025 have been published. You can view the meeting minutes here.

Publication on 1st February of the draft BGA Competition Rules for 2025, including proposed changes which were explained in the document that was published alongside the draft rules, was followed by a 4-week consultation period. The only significant feedback received during the consultation period concerns the change to the handicap…

The draft competition rules for 2025 have been published along with an explanatory document. You can view both documents here.