The Royal Air Squadron is an association of friends with a common interest in all forms of private light aviation, promoting aviation in the United Kingdom and to develop and maintain aviation links around the world. With a focus on pilots between the ages of 16 and 26 years old…

Each year the BGA supports competition training for young pilots alongside the UK Junior Nationals. This year we have up to 10 places available for aspiring pilots to learn from some of the best pilots. If you are interested in being awarded a sponsored place, please follow this link.

The BGA facilitates various instructor courses and seminars throughout the year. Check the detail and book here. Experienced pilots looking for Introductory Flight Pilot courses, or BI courses, or a Full Rating assessment, or MGIR assessment should discuss that with their CFI who can help identify the available support. If…

BGA Instructor Teaching & Learning seminars can be booked here. FI(S) refresher seminars can be booked here.  

Whether you’re seeking to improve your gliding techniques, experience the rush of competition, or simply marvel at the beauty of flight, FAI Virtual Gliding welcomes you to explore, learn, and connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of gliding, one virtual flight at a time. Learn more here!

The BGA runs instructor courses throughout the year. Information on BGA instructor courses in 2025 is being made available as soon as the courses are confirmed. You can view the currently available BGA facilitated instructor courses here.

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…

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