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Gliding Basics
A series of publications to support student pilots during their ...
Aerotow - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentAerotow Performance
Safety Briefing highlighting the factors affecting aerotow take-off performance - for consideration by glider pilots and tug pilots.
View DocumentApplication to the CAA for an SPL / LAPL(S) TMG extension (on completion of the BGA DTO course)
Application to the CAA for a TMG extension to a Sailplane Pilot Licence or Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Sailplanes) following...
View DocumentApproach and Landing - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentBefore you leave the ground - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentBGA Gliding Syllabus
Solo, Bronze, and Cross Country Endorsements to the Gliding Certificate
View DocumentBGA Ground Training Progress Record Card
BGA Ground Training Progress Record Card for use by clubs.
View DocumentBGA Instructor Manual
The latest edition of the BGA Instructor Manual. This is the complete document - individual sections can also be downloaded...
View DocumentBGA Instructor Manual, section 2-10
Turning
View DocumentBGA Recommended Sailplane Towing Syllabus
The BGA recommended sailplane towing syllabus is contained within the BGA Sailplane Towing Course Programme linked here.
View DocumentBronze & Beyond
Recommended pre-Bronze endorsement reading. Link to shop.
View DocumentBronze Theoretical Study Guide
Syllabus for BGA Bronze Endorsement Theoretical Knowledge
View DocumentCAP 737 - Flightcrew human factors handbook
CAA publication describing providing guidance on crew resource management including situational awareness
View DocumentCAP804 - Flight Crew Licensing
The UK requirements for pilot licensing and a guide to the new European Flight Crew Licensing requirements.
View DocumentEffects of Controls - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentFlight Training Progress Record Card
We suggest printing this training record card using 'Fit Page' and 'Booklet Printing' settings.
View DocumentGliding - Theory of Flight
BGA Manual. Recommended reading for all pilots and instructors. Link to shop.
View DocumentGliding terms and definitions guide
Guidance for instructors and student pilots where English is a second language.
View DocumentHuman Factors for Glider Pilots - Guidance
View DocumentIntroductory Flight Pilot - course information and course flying record documents
BGA Introductory Flight Pilot (IFP) endorsement course information and course flying record documents.
View DocumentLearning to Soar Slopes
S&G Article - Don Puttock offers advice on how to exploit hills
View DocumentLookout - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentManaging partial power failure
An Australian ATSB publication re managing partial power loss after takeoff in single-engine aircraft
View DocumentPassenger to Pilot
'Gliding - Passenger to Pilot'. Recommended pilot theroretical knowledge training manual linked from the BGA shop
View DocumentQualifying to fly self launching sailplanes
BGA guidance on self-launch training requirements updated in Oct 20.
View DocumentSoaring and airspace - the glider pilots perspective
An education piece about how glider pilots stay airborne.
View DocumentSolo Endorsement and Gliding Certificate Application Form
Application for the solo endorsement and gliding certificate
View DocumentSowing the seeds of success - S&G
S&G article describing how coaching pilots can grow success
View DocumentSpinning - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentStalling - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentThe BGA Training Organisation
The BGA Flight Training Organisation explained
View DocumentThe Circuit - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentThe Glider and its Components - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentThe Straight Glide - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentThermal, ridge and wave soaring techniques and safety
The FAA publication describing thermal, ridge and wave soaring techniques and safety considerations. Source URL also supplied.
View DocumentTurning - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentWhat makes a glider fly? - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
View DocumentWinch Launch - Gliding Basics
Elementary gliding theory for student pilots
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