The CAA has decided to increase its charges during 2025 by some 6 – 8% and is consulting on several items of detail. The BGA will be responding to the consultation which can be viewed here.  

The CAA has published the pilot medical declaration review consultation response document. You can view the CRD here.  

EASA has published a Proposed Airworthiness Directive applicable to the Standard Cirrus. This follows a bearing failure that caused a tailplane to disconnect on the ground. The proposed AD can be viewed here.

The 2024 RAeS Light Aircraft Design Conference will take place in London on Monday 25th November. The programme includes talks on the latest electric power systems, the development of the Pegasus gyroplane, adapting an automotive diesel engine for flight, how to predict the cost of your light aircraft design, common…

It’s time to get your Nationals entries in!!!  A reminder to all pilots that 31st January is the deadline for priority Nationals entries.  Entries received by that date will be accepted in rating order up to the class limit – for 2025 applications received after the deadline will be placed…

On the 22nd February 2025, the BGA conference and exhibition will be returning to Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University followed by an awards dinner at Burleigh Court Hotel, Loughborough University. Confirmed speakers include astrophysicist & astronaut, Michael Foale. Read more here.    

EASA have issued a State of Design Airworthiness Directive from the FAA relevant to Lycoming engines. See AD US-2024-21-02 – LYCOMING ENGINES: Reciprocating Engine – Connecting Rod Bushing – Inspections / Replacement  

The 3rd edition of the France eGlider Championship, organised by the French gliding federation (FFVP), takes place on the 25th and 26th January 2025 and will be streamed live on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch, with a Grand Prix format on the new Condor 3 simulator providing an immersive experience for…

The Air Navigation Order at Article 87 restricts glider towing to those aircraft that hold a Certificate of Airworthiness. The CAA publishes a general authorisation that allows suitable aircraft with a UK National Permit to Fly to conduct glider towing subject to specified conditions including that it only applies to…

As also reported in the aviation press, the Essex and Suffolk gliding club has announced that it is looking for a new operating base after confirming that its airfield lease expires in September 2026. The Essex and Suffolk gliding club is currently based at Wormingford Airfield (a few miles east…