Many of us will witness a cardiac arrest in our lifetime. Knowing how to react in those first critical moments can save a life. Performing CPR and defibrillation can more than double the chances of survival. The British Heart Foundation is sponsoring this 15-minute app based training programme – please…

This airprox report identifies why it is important for all aircraft to make their presence known when flying in busy airspace… Airprox Report 2024162.pdf Image – USAF

The importance of good pre-flight planning including airspace and NOTAMs near the route can help to avoid getting caught cold when things don’t quite go according to plan. Take this example of an Airprox between a Beechcraft Bonanza and an ASK 21 glider in Wattisham’s ATZ… You can read the…

The BGA’s webpage guidance ‘Lookout Supported by Technology’ has been updated to include guidance re equipping with ADSB-in. You can view the webpage here.

Glider pilots are humans. Regardless of experience, all have limitations. It is a well-known fact that refresher information helps to build resilience. A refresher self-briefing for glider pilots has been put together to help glider pilots enjoy a safe start to their 2025 flying season. If you are a glider…

Preparing for flight is a crucially important process involving both the pilot and the glider (or other aircraft). It’s been a particularly poor winter for flying opportunities in the UK and understandably many are keen to get airborne. Thinking of flying soon? Please take a few minutes to review this…

The BGA Safety Committee is once again running some one-day Club Safety Officer seminars this winter. These seminars are a chance to share club and BGA experience with the aim of enhancing Club Safety Officers’ contributions to safety in club flying. Places are currently available at the following seminars: Sunday…

Lookout is the primary method of collision avoidance in class G airspace. It is important to recognise that the limitations of the human eye means that effective lookout requires technique supported by other attributes available to pilots. You can help to keep yourself and others safe by making the most…

The S&G published series of ‘Fly Right’ articles that cover a range of pertinent gliding safety topics is now available to view and download on the S&G website. This is recommended reading for all pilots, instructors and others involved with organising gliding. You can view the ‘Fly Right’ articles here….

Effective lookout is the primary means of avoiding collisions and situational awareness can be improved by hearing about the location of others. Pilots flying in the circuit spend a significant part of their lookout time assessing height, position and angle to the landing area. The BGA ‘collision avoidance’ webpage now includes…