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…

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…

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.

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.  

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.  

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.    

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.    

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…

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…

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.

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.  

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.  

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.    

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.