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.

The BGA has engaged with UK CAA on the topic of non-Part 21 TMGs (e.g. some Falkes) being used for SFCL compliant training, for example SPL TMG extension training. The CAA has responded noting that it allows the use of UK registered aircraft holding a valid UK CAA issued National…

The CAA has published its updated guidance for FRTOL candidates and its updated FRTOL examiners manual. Both publications recognise the differences applicable to operating sailplanes.

There are two FI(S) refresher seminars now available for booking: 10th and 11th July 2024 7th and 8th August 2024        

UK regulation requires the pilot of a Part-21 sailplane (effectively all sailplanes other than certain vintage types) is required to hold an Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL). That requirement is effectively deferred until the 30th September 2025, as detailed in the Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2023. Meanwhile, BGA and national pilot…

An FI(S) refresher seminar will take place over the 17th and 18th of June 2024. You can read more and book here.

Teaching and Learning There is a Teaching & Learning online seminar on 21st/22nd May. The seminar is a prerequisite for BGA instructor training. More details and booking are available here. Flight Instructor Coach There is a Flight Instructor Coach (FIC) online seminar on the 25th/26th June. The seminar is part…

There is a Part 2 BGA instructor course planned at Cambridge GC 3rd – 8th June 2024. You can read more and book here – https://members.gliding.co.uk/events/part-2-instructor-course-3rd-8th-june-2024/