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.

Entries for the UK Junior Nationals 2025 are now open! The competition is being hosted by Cotswold GC at Aston Down airfield and run by their experienced competition organising team. If you are interested in entering what should be an awesome gliding competition, please follow this link.

A reminder… It’s time to get your Nationals competition entries in!!! A reminder to all pilots that 31st January is the deadline for priority Nationals entries.  Entries received by that date will be accepted in rating order up to the class limit – for 2024 applications received after the deadline…

Here are the names of the pilots who will form the British Gliding Team at the forthcoming 2025 World and European gliding championships! You can follow the action on social media, including Facebook. 39th FAI World Championship – Tabor, Czech Republic (7 – 21 Jun) 15M Class:  Leigh Wells and…

For many, competition flying is an important part of gliding. Whether Inter Club League, Regional, National, or at International level, you have to be in it to win it! Find our more about competitions during 2025 here!

It’s time to get your Nationals entries in!!!  A reminder to all pilots that 31st January is the deadline for priority Nationals entries.  Entries received by that date will be accepted in rating order up to the class limit – for 2025 applications received after the deadline will be placed…

Flight Recorder calibrations for use in assessing badge and record attempts and during competitions must be carried out by persons approved by the BGA who are using equipment which is also approved by the BGA. You can read more here.