Detail has been added to the SPL training course programme to clarify how theoretical knowledge and flying experience credits for a licence for another category of aircraft may be evidenced and applied at clubs. Flying experience may only be credited where the BFCL or FCL licence / rating for another…

The so-called CAA GA Pilot Licensing Review Wave 2 has recently been released which includes improved credits for SPL holders (both with and without TMG extension) towards Part FCL qualifications and thereby creating an even stronger route for pilots looking to start a flying career through gliding. You can view…

A refresher seminar in the previous 36 months forms part of the FI(S) rolling recency requirement. You can book a refresher seminar here.

Several BGA facilitated FI(S) courses are now available for booking. The venues to date are: The Gliding Centre Cambridge GC London GC Southdown GC You can read more and book here.

Astral Aviation, a company that is contracted to supply CAA safety promotion, is presenting its ‘Masterclass No 3: Global Navigation Satellite System Workshop’ on 26th November at 7pm. This is a 75-minute look into all things GNSS including how best to use it, the pitfalls and what to do if…

The 2025 revision BGA instructor manual has been updated to reflect the SPL training syllabus and is currently being published as a ‘beta’ version. All the sections of the manual should be published by the end of October 2025. You can view the 2025 BGA instructor manual content here.  

The next BGA Flight Radio Telephony Operator’s Licence (FRTOL) course begins on Tuesday 9th December 2025, providing full training for the licence required to use most non-gliding VHF radio channels. If you’d like to participate, please register now at www.ruskin.me.uk/bga-frtol-course/sign-up We’re also recruiting experienced radio users to coach small groups of FRTOL…

John Garrett, the Senior Regional Examiner in the Thames Valley BGA region, is stepping down from the volunteer role after many years of excellent support to clubs and individuals. The SRE in the Thames Valley BGA region with effect from the 1st October is Ryan Berry from London GC.

The last BGA instructor course of 2025 – and the last under self-regulation – was completed this week at The Gliding Centre.  Thanks as ever to the course coaches and the host club. Congratulations to all the newly trained instructors in 2025!  Thanks for getting involved – and have fun….

An FI(S) refresher seminar within the previous three years is a part of FI(S) rolling recency. FI(S) refresher seminars are open for bookings during September, October, November and January. Read more and book here.