The list of Part66L e-exam invigilators has been updated on our Part66L theoretical knowledge examinations webpage. You can view the information here.

The ‘Next Generation Inspector’ initiative is focussed on developing and delivering theoretical knowledge guidance and online training, as well as encouraging and informing practical experience supported by existing inspectors and clubs. Several information roadshows have taken place at BGA clubs that are open to all. There are more planned, including…

EASA have upgraded Proposed Airworthiness Directives (PAD) in respect of DG sailplane control column pivot bearings to Airworthiness Directives. See links below for more detail. AD 2026-0009 – DG AVIATION GmbH: Flight Controls – Control Column Pivoting Bearing – Inspection. To see the details of this Publication, please click OR copy…

There have been five reported instances in the UK of Eurofox aircraft experiencing cracking in the vicinity of the welded joint between the rudder pedals and the rudder pedal torque tube, leading to the pedal no longer being rigidly attached to the torque tube. One event was potentially linked to…

Do you want to qualify as a BGA Inspector ? Confused about the Part-66L licensing system ? Want to learn how Pilot Owner maintenance fits in ? Concerned about diminishing maintenance resources at your club ? Are you a BGA Inspector wanting to train up some help ? Get the…

Pilot-Owner maintenance is an integral part of the Part-M Light maintenance rules and is designed to enable pilot-owners who are confident and competent to do so to get on with helping to maintain their aircraft. On completion of a BGA facilitated pilot-owner maintenance seminar, maintainers will be better equipped to…

Did you know that SPL holders who own a sailplane or whose club authorises them to do so with club sailplanes may carry out and certify certain maintenance tasks? Pilot-Owner maintenance is an integral part of the Part-M Light maintenance rules and is designed to enable pilot-owners who are confident…

The BGA’s ‘Next Generation Inspector’ initiative, which aims to encourage involvement in sailplane maintenance and qualification as a BGA Inspector, was launched at the 26th October BGA Club Development Conference followed by a presentation by Dominic Newton, the BGA’s Part66L development lead and detailed discussion in a club technical officer…

The BGA has received a report of an SZD 54 Perkoz that has suffered an airbrake torque tube failure on the ground. Perkoz owners have been contacted by the BGA, including an instruction to check before next flight that the air brake torque tube complies with a specific AD. If…

This is a reminder about a useful engineering article by former-LAA chief engineer Francis Donaldson describing Rotax 9-series powerplants. You can view the article here.