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/

The SFCL FI(S) rolling recency requirements (SFCL.360) include a refresher seminar within the previous 3 years. There is an SFCL FI(S) refresher seminar during the evenings of the 22nd and 23rd April 2024. You can read more and book here.

Potential new instructors and existing instructors – we have places available on a T&L seminar online on the 6th April. You can book here.

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.