10. Spins and spiral dives

11a. Winch launch

11b. Aerotowing

11d. Car launching

12. Circuit planning

12b. Approach control

12c. Landing

13. First solo flight

14. Advanced turning

15a. Thermal soaring

15b. Ridge soaring

15c. Wave soaring

16. Out-landing

17a. Flight planning

17b. In flight navigation

17c. Cross country techniques

2. Emergency procedures

2025 instructor manual contents

3. Preparation for flight

4. Initial air experience

5. Effects of controls

5a. Effects of controls - flaps

5b. Effects of controls - airbrakes

5c. Effects of controls - undercarriage

6. Co-ordinated rolling

7. Straight flight

8. Turning

9. Slow flight and stalling

Advanced Aerobatics Course Programme

For use by BGA clubs only.

Advanced Soaring Syllabus

BGA advanced soaring syllabus - aimed at qualified glider pilots.

Advice on Flying Rated Competitions

Mike Fox gives advice in the BGA briefing for pilots flying in their first rated competition.

Aerobatic figure definitions

For use by BGA clubs only.

Aerobility

Aerobility is a registered charity founded in 1993 offering disabled people, without exception, the opportunity to fly an aeroplane.

Aerotow Performance

Safety Briefing highlighting the factors affecting aerotow take-off performance - for consideration by glider pilots and tug pilots.

Aircraft general knowledge and systems presentation

Aircraft general knowledge and systems presentation for Bronze endorsement study

Annex C to IGC Approval for EW Avionics EWFR Models A-D Flight Recorders

Note that this IGC approval has been cancelled. However, the document is referenced in the BGA approval for EW Models...

Application to the CAA to remove SFCL FI(S) limitations

For use when applying to remove restricted privileges on an FI(S) certificate as detailed in SFCL.350.

Basic aerobatics

Basic Aerobatics Course Programme

For use by BGA clubs only.

BGA 1000km Trophy

Rules and requirements for the BGA 1000km Trophy

BGA Assistant Instructor Assessment Record

For use by Examiners.

BGA Assistant Instructor Course Programme

BGA Examining Standards

The BGA Examining Standards document is a complete guide to all BGA Full Rated Instructors and Examiners when carrying out...

BGA Full Instructor Rating Assessment Record

For use by Examiners.

BGA Ground Training Progress Record Card

BGA Ground Training Progress Record Card for use by clubs.

BGA Instructor Manual, section 1-1

Introduction and Giving Your Best as an Instructor

BGA Instructor Manual, section 1-2

Ground Handling

BGA Instructor Manual, section 1-3

How to Read a Logbook

BGA Instructor Manual, section 1-4

Checklists

BGA Instructor Manual, section 1-5

Lookout

BGA Instructor Manual, section 1-6

Airmanship and Threat Management

BGA Instructor Manual, section 2-10

Turning

BGA Instructor Manual, section 2-11

Airbrakes and Spoilers

BGA Instructor Manual, section 2-12

Approach Control

BGA Instructor Manual, section 2-13

Landing

BGA Instructor Manual, section 2-7

Effects of Controls

BGA Instructor Manual, section 2-8

Use of the Trimmer

BGA Instructor Manual, section 2-9

The Straight Glide

BGA Instructor Manual, section 3-14

Circuit Planning, part 1

BGA Instructor Manual, section 3-15

Circuit Planning, part 2

BGA Instructor Manual, section 4-16

Wire Launching

BGA Instructor Manual, section 4-17

Aerotow Launching

BGA Instructor Manual, section 5-18

Stalling

BGA Instructor Manual, section 5-19

Spinning and Spiral Dives

BGA Instructor Manual, section 6-20

First Solo

BGA Instructor Manual, section 6-21

Flaps

BGA Instructor Manual, section 6-22

Type Conversion

BGA Instructor Manual, section 6-23

Solo Supervision

BGA Instructor Manual, section 6-24

Thermalling

BGA Instructor Manual, section 7-25

Navigation

BGA Instructor Manual, section 7-26

Radio Telephony (RT)

BGA Instructor Manual, section 7-27

Meteorology and Instructing

BGA Instructor Manual, section 7-28

Aerobatic Training

BGA Instructor Manual, section 8-29

Conduct of Trial Lessons

BGA Instructor Manual, section 8-30

Instructor Patter Notes

BGA Instructor Manual, section 8-31

Rigging, Derigging and Daily Inspection

BGA SPL student pilot training record card

Copyright BGA for use by BGA clubs only when delivering the SFCL SPL training programme - see https://members.gliding.co.uk/bga-training-organisation/spl-training-course/ BGA clubs...

BGA Waypoint List

The current BGA Waypoint list. Link to external site containing the definitive list of BGA Turning Points (Waypoints) Waypoints are...

BI(S) AOC report

For use by examiners with SFCL.415 (bb) or (c) privileges.

BI(S) course programme

BGA training organisation BI(S) course programme. For use by BGA clubs only.

BI(S) DoA report

BI(S) initial issue application form

To be submitted to the BGA following training and successful skill test.

Breaking the Site Barrier

S&G Article on breaking away from local flying

Bronze & Beyond

Recommended pre-Bronze endorsement reading. Link to shop.

Check lists

Class D Airspace - R/T Example

Example of a typical radio interchange for a glider wishing to crosss Class D airspace

Condor flight plans

Conduct of FI(S) 9-year demonstration of ability - guidance

Converting aeroplane pilots to gliding - a guide for gliding instructors

Guide to support gliding instructors.

Deaf Pilots UK

A web site for all deaf/hard of hearing people interested in flying.

Deregulation of Single Seat Microlight Aeroplanes

Briefing note re re CAA exemption for deregulation of single-seat microlights under 300kg

Distress and Diversion Cell cell c/s "London Centre" on 121.5 - see this link for the D & D leaflet

Leaflet about the D&D Cell on 121.5

Eurofox Towing Evaluation

Report by BGA Chief Tug Pilot

FAI Distance Calculator

FCL-SFCL SPL decode

Developed to assist those with a legacy FCL SPL to decode information on their licence and check relevance under SFCL.

FI(S) additional privilege application form

To be submitted to the BGA to apply for a FI(S) certificate additional privilege following training and successful demonstration of...

FI(S) Aerobatics Course Programme

For use by BGA clubs only.

FI(S) AOC report

For use by an examiner with SFCL.415 (c) privileges.

FI(S) DoA report

FI(S) initial issue application form

To be submitted to the BGA following training and successful skill test.

FI(S) non-TMG course programme

For use by BGA clubs only.

FI(S) Sailplane Cloud Flying Course Programme

For use by BGA clubs only.

FI(S) TMG Course Programme

Course training programme for adding FI(S) TMG privileges to an FI(S) certificate under SFCL rules from 15 Sep 25. Only...

Field Crops - for Glider Pilots

Website describing and showing photographs from the air of 9 different crops and discussing their suitability or otherwise for field...

Field Landing Tutorial - Chapter 1

Introduction; The process of field selection; Size, slope, surface

Field Landing Tutorial - Chapter 2

Obstacles on the approach; The effect of wind; The biggest is not always the best!

Field Landing Tutorial - Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - Slope: identifying and dealing with it...

Field Landing Tutorial - Chapter 4

Surface, early spring to mid-season; What's growing, can we land on it?; Winter and spring cereal crops; Tram-lines and tractor...

Field Landing Tutorial - Chapter 5

Grass for silage, hay and pasture.

Field Landing Tutorial - Chapter 6

Horses, stud farms and gallops; Sheep; Cattle and stock-fences; Identifying fences and avoiding landing across colour changes

Field Landing Tutorial - Chapter 7

Overhead wires; Spotting the poles; Approaching harvest

Field Landing Tutorial - Chapter 8

Harvest time, stubble and straw; Random tractor tracks; Land along the direction of cut; After the harvest; Happy landings

Field Landing Tutorial - Entire Video

Field Landing Tutorial produced by the Ted Lysakowsky Trust

Filling the Gap

Suggested gliding activity to help fill the gap between solo and qualified pilot. Aimed at younger pilots but applicable to...

Flying in French National Parks

FFVV briefing for pilots planning to fly in French national parks

Getting to the Core of Clouds

S&G Article - John Coutts offers tips on improving thermalling

Getting Your Soaring Up To Speed

S&G Article- Jay Rebbeck explains why slower can be faster

Giving your best as an instructor

Gliding - Theory of Flight

BGA Manual. Recommended reading for all pilots and instructors. Link to shop.

Gliding in France

Information about gliding in France

Gliding in the Alps - Links

Useful links for pilots considering flying in Sisteron or in the Alps

Gliding terms and definitions guide

Guidance for instructors and student pilots where English is a second language.

Going Further and Faster

S&G Article - Pete Masson offers tips on improving your cross-country speed

Ground handling

Guidance - After a Field Landing

BGA guidance for glider pilots on what to do after a field landing

Guidance on FIC training and the ability to coach

How To Enjoy Your First Gliding Competition

S&G Article - Andy Davis draws on the team training programme and his own experience for tips to help you

How to Fly Longer Distances

S&G Article - Ian Baker shares 7 success factors

How to read a logbook

How to Share a Thermal

S&G Article - Simon Adlard offers advice on keeping station in a thermal

How to Thermal Better

S&G Article - Jay Rebbeck advises on how to use a thermal

Human Factors study guidance

Originally published by Gliding NZ.

IFP and course coach resources

Information and guidance for pilots and coaches involved in IFP training

IGC Approved Flight Recorders

Link to FAI web site. Approved loggers can be found under the "Flight Recorders" section.

IGC Document Library

Links to various IGC documents, including Sporting Code Annexes, records, awards, etc

IGC GNSS Flight Recorder Approval Committee

Lists approved devices (flight recorders and position recorders) and other useful information

Instructional Flights: How to Make the Most of Them

S&G Article - Debb Evans has some tips fpr making the most of your instructional flights

Instructor reference cards

Introductory Flight Pilot - course programme and record of training

BGA Introductory Flight Pilot (IFP) endorsement course programme and record of training.

LAA Pilot Refresher

Guidance for those about to spend an hour with an instructor for class rating revalidation purposes

Learning to Soar Slopes

S&G Article - Don Puttock offers advice on how to exploit hills

Lessons and Disabilities

Advice for Instructors - Gliding Lessons Involving People with Disabilities

Making the Most of the South Downs

A presentation that aims to introduce ridge soaring to pilots of all levels

Managing partial power failure

An Australian ATSB publication re managing partial power loss after takeoff in single-engine aircraft

NCO SPEC sailplane towing generic risk assessment and checklist

Required for sailplane towing with Part 21 aeroplanes and recommended for all other towing.

NPPL SLMG syllabus

NPPL SLMG syllabus rev2010

Patter notes

Pilot briefing topics

Topics that could be used during a pre-flight briefing of inexperienced pilots

Planning Sheet

A planning sheet to help pilots map out their gliding goals

Prepare for Some Fun

S&G Article - Debb Evans offers some tips for a successful early cross-country flight

Qualifying Cross-Country Certificate

For use during TMG training

Radio telephony

RASP demystified and other guidance

Reading the Sky Ahead

S&G Article - Jay Rebbeck advises on how to improve decision making

Rotax 914 operating guidance

LAA article by Francis Donaldson

Safe Winch Launching Videos with Subtitles

Safe winch launching videos, february 2014

Sailplane Cloud Flying Course Programme

For use by BGA clubs only.

Sailplane towing training programme

Recommended by the BGA.

Searching the Sky

S&G Article - Jay Rebbeck explains how to pick the racing line

SFCL Flight Examiner Handbook

SFCL Flight Examiner Handbook Please note - this publication is subject to periodic updates. It is recommended that users only...

Soaring and airspace - the glider pilots perspective

An education piece about how glider pilots stay airborne.

Solo Endorsement and Gliding Certificate Application Form

Application for the BGA Gliding Certificate with solo endorsement

Sowing the seeds of success - S&G

S&G article describing how coaching pilots can grow success

Speed to Fly Calculator

An Excel spreadsheet that will calculate the theoretical speed to fly for any glider under any set of specific situations

SPL (non TMG) course programme including completion certificate declaration

For use by BGA clubs only.

SPL initial issue application form

To be submitted to the BGA to apply for an SPL following BGA club training and successful skill test.

SPL skill test report

For use by examiners with SFCL.415 (a) privileges.

SPL TMG extension initial issue application form

To be submitted to the BGA to apply for an SPL TMG extension following BGA club training and successful skill...

SPL TMG skill test report

For use by examiners with SFCL.415 (b) privileges.

Supervising flying

Supervising flying

Takeover Control Guidance

BGA safety briefing describing takeover control guidance

Thermal, ridge and wave soaring techniques and safety

The FAA publication describing thermal, ridge and wave soaring techniques and safety considerations. Source URL also supplied.

Thermalling secrets of success - S&G article

S&G article describing how to fly cross country more successfully through improved thermalling

Threat and Error Management

TMG extension course programme

For use by BGA clubs only.

Training News - Issue 1

BGA Training News - June 2014

Training News - Issue 11

Training News - Issue 12

Training News - Issue 13

Training News - Issue 14

Training News - Issue 2

BGA Training News - August 2014

Training News - Issue 3

BGA Training Organisation News - May 2015

Training News - Issue 4

BGA Training Organisation News - September 2015

Training News - Issue 5

BGA Training News - August 2016

Training News - Issue 6

BGA Training News - Spring 2017

Training News - Issue 7

Training news - Issue 8

Training news - Issue 9

Trigger Points and Feeders

S&G Article - Justin Needham's experience of hang-gliding has led him to devote serious thought to thermal triggers and feeders

Turning Point Calculator

Turning Point Information

Turning Point Search Tool

Type conversion

Use of UL91

Guidance for operators considering use of Unleaded AVGAS UL91

Use the Others to Climb

S&G Article - Simon Adlard explains how to exploit company in your thermal

Using glider simulators

Walking on Air

A charity enabling people with disabilities to glide

Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange

Links to turning point files from around the world