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.

Have you ever thought about instructing or definitely NOT ever thought about instructing ?!? Come along to this session to find out WHY you would and HOW you go about becoming an instructor. The session is for everyone from newbies on the receiving end, via those who’ve just never thought they…

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…

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

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…

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!

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.

The next BGA Flight Radio Telephony Operator’s Licence (FRTOL) course begins on Tuesday 12th November 2024, providing full training for the licence required to use most non-gliding VHF radio channels. If you’d like to participate, please register now. The course combines self-study video lectures, practice scripts, and weekly interactive Zoom sessions. …

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…

A refresher seminar forms part of the 3-year rolling recency requirement for a Flight Instructor (Sailplanes). The next FI(S) refresher seminar takes place on the evenings of the 17th and 18th of September 2024. You can view the details and book here.