Pilot and Instructor News

Applied for your SPL yet?

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Are you a qualified (Bronze and Cross-Country Endorsements) glider pilot? Have you applied for your SPL yet? If not, just complete the application, send it to the BGA…and relax. The BGA office take care of everything from there. Information including FAQs is here https://members.gliding.co.uk/pilot-licence-conversion/ If you can, please do it…

SFCL Examining Handbook

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The BGA SFCL Examining Handbook has been updated and republished. The document can be viewed here.

Royal Air Squadron Young Instructor Bursaries!

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The Royal Air Squadron is an association of friends with a common interest in all forms of private light aviation, promoting aviation in the United Kingdom and to develop and maintain aviation links around the world. With a focus on pilots between the ages of 16 and 26 years old…

Two seat cross-country training for young pilots - August 2025

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Each year the BGA supports competition training for young pilots alongside the UK Junior Nationals. This year we have up to 10 places available for aspiring pilots to learn from some of the best pilots. If you are interested in being awarded a sponsored place, please follow this link.

Instructor Training

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The BGA facilitates various instructor courses and seminars throughout the year. Check the detail and book here. Experienced pilots looking for Introductory Flight Pilot courses, or BI courses, or a Full Rating assessment, or MGIR assessment should discuss that with their CFI who can help identify the available support. If…

Instructor Seminars

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BGA Instructor Teaching & Learning seminars can be booked here. FI(S) refresher seminars can be booked here.  

FAI Virtual gliding

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Whether you’re seeking to improve your gliding techniques, experience the rush of competition, or simply marvel at the beauty of flight, FAI Virtual Gliding welcomes you to explore, learn, and connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of gliding, one virtual flight at a time. Learn more here!

BGA Instructor Courses 2025

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The BGA runs instructor courses throughout the year. Information on BGA instructor courses in 2025 is being made available as soon as the courses are confirmed. You can view the currently available BGA facilitated instructor courses here.

Lasham recruiting two Deputy CFIs

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Lasham Gliding Society is seeking applications for two deputy CFI vacancies. You will be expected to work from Lasham airfield, and occasionally from expedition locations. Core working hours are 0830 – 1730 (40 hours) spread over five days a week although you would occasionally be required carry out some duties…

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