Pilot and Instructor News

FI(S) refresher seminar

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SFCL FI(S) rolling recency requires a refresher seminar within the previous 3 years. There is an FI(S) refresher seminar on the evenings of 26th and 27th March. You can read more and book here.  

Instructor Seminars

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An online Teaching and Learning seminar is available on the 18th and 19th March. You can read more and book here. An FI(S) Refresher seminar is available on the 26th and 27th March. You can read more and book here.  

Latest BGA Training News published

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BGA Training News is sent out to all BGA instructors by email where the BGA office has a current email address. You can view the Winter 2024 BGA Training News here.

BGA DTO FI(S) TMG course programme updated

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Following a review of examiner feedback, the BGA DTO FI(S) TMG course programme has been updated to clarify several elements of the associated flight training. You can view the BGA SFCL compliant training information here.  

Teaching and Learning seminars

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Attending a Teaching & Learning seminar is a prerequisite for all trainee BGA assistant instructors. Two T&L seminars have been arranged: 30th January – 1 st February 2024 20th – 22nd February 2024. Please read more and book here.  

FE(S) seminars

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This seminar is required for the initial issue and the renewal of a FE(S) certificate under SFCL. 13th – 14th December 23 – Online 17th – 18th January 24 – Online View details and book here.    

BGA Instructor Manual

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The BGA Instructor Manual is available to view and download in individual sections. View and download the BGA Instructor Manual here. Please note that the manual will be significantly updated over the next 18 months.    

BGA online R/T course starts 5th December 2023: register now

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The next BGA Flight Radio Telephony Operator’s Licence (FRTOL) course begins on Tuesday 5th December 2023, 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 http://tinyurl.com/frtol We’re also recruiting experienced radio users to coach small groups of FRTOL…

Flight Instructor Coach seminar

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Flight Instructor Coaches (FICs) train BGA instructors.  An FIC seminar is a requirement to gain the FIC endorsement. The FIC requirements are detailed in Laws and Rules instructor requirements. There are two FIC seminars currently available: 17th – 18th October over two evenings 7th – 8th November over two evenings…

Gliding - the BGA Student Pilot Manual

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The superb BGA Student Pilot Manual has been written to provide student pilots (as well as instructors!) with a handy tool to support their training through to the Bronze & Cross-country Endorsements or SPL that includes explanations of all the flying exercises and associated theoretical knowledge supported by excellent illustrations….

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