The SPL training course resources and documents links have been updated. You can view the SPL training course here.

The MoD and CAA have agreed accreditation towards SFCL qualification for military pilots including military glider pilots (commonly known as Air Cadet glider pilots). The BGA is developing guidance for clubs. Meanwhile, the information can be viewed here.    

SPL theoretical knowledge practice questions are available as an excellent method of checking knowledge before committing to an exam. The questions are supplied by topic in a quiz format. The BGA SPL Theoretical Knowledge and Exam webpage provides guidance and resources, including the all-new SPL theoretical knowledge practice questions. Our…

Full spin recognition and recovery is a required part of the SPL syllabus. Most sailplanes will recover promptly from a spin using a standard spin recovery technique taught to student pilots, as described in the 2025 BGA instructor manual. As highlighted in the instructor manual, it is important to note…

Several updates have been made and a new chapter added to the BGA instructor Manual 2025: 2. Emergency procedures – update 3. Preparation for flight – update 5. Effects of controls – update 11c. Self launch – new F. Supervising flying – update G. Type conversion – update I. Ground…

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…