Instructors
BGA Basic Instructor Course Programme
Updated Sep 23
View DocumentBGA Form 5 Instructor Coach initial issue
BGA Basic Instructor Coach or Flight Instructor Coach or Aerobatics Instructor Coach application form 5.
View DocumentBGA Full Rating Preparation
For use by instructors preparing for a BGA Full Instructor Rating assessment.
View DocumentBGA Ground Training Progress Record Card
BGA Ground Training Progress Record Card for use by clubs.
View DocumentBGA Instructor Manual, section 4-16
Wire Launching
View DocumentBGA Instructor Year 3 Check Notes
Suggested content of 3 year checks for BGA Assistant and Full rated instructors
View DocumentBGA Instructor Year 5 Refresher Notes
Recommended content of 5 year refresher for BGA Assistant and Full rated instructors
View DocumentBGA Navigation Training Guidance
This document forms the basis of a formal training scheme for navigation training within the BGA syllabus.
View DocumentBGA Post-Instructor Course Review
Description and syllabus of the BGA Post-Instructor Course Review
View DocumentBI course guidance for coaches and candidates
Updated Sep 23
View DocumentConduct of SFCL FI(S) 9-year assessment - guidance
View DocumentConverting aeroplane pilots to gliding - a guide for gliding instructors
Guide to support gliding instructors.
View DocumentFull Instructor Test Record
Everything you need for the Full Rating test
View DocumentGliding Instructor Progress Pathway
Guidance describing the steps in becoming a gliding instructor. For detail, please refer to Laws and Rules.
View DocumentGliding Training Progress Record Card (excluding navigation and field landing)
We suggest adapting the record card for club use, ensuring no exercises from the syllabus are missed. The word document...
View DocumentGuidance on FIC training and the ability to coach
View DocumentInstructor reference cards
View DocumentIntroductory Flight Pilot - course programme and record of training
BGA Introductory Flight Pilot (IFP) endorsement course programme and record of training.
View DocumentLearning to Soar Slopes
S&G Article - Don Puttock offers advice on how to exploit hills
View DocumentLessons and Disabilities
Advice for Instructors - Gliding Lessons Involving People with Disabilities
View DocumentPilot briefing topics
Topics that could be used during a pre-flight briefing of inexperienced pilots
View DocumentTakeover Control Guidance
BGA safety briefing describing takeover control guidance
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