The Council owners of Doncaster airport have launched an Airspace Change Proposal (ACP) that proposes to reintroduce the controversial controlled airspace previously established by Doncaster-Sheffield Airport prior to its commercial failure. The ACP is at stage 1 (of the seven stages in CAP1616). The BGA and local gliding clubs are…

The BGA and several clubs have started to engage with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs, eg NATS) on the topic of the CAA’s intention that sponsors modify existing airspace letters of agreement as detailed in CAP3096 despite those LoA’s being safe and effective as periodically reviewed in each case. As…

The British Aerobatics Team is looking for a volunteer manager. This is a great opportunity to have close involvement with an exciting, dynamic, and technically complex sport, a pivotal leadership role supporting the UK’s elite glider aerobatic pilots, and to help to shape the team’s culture and contribute directly to…

At the recent Aerobility Aviator’s Ball, glider pilot Clare Johnston received the British Gliding Association Mike Miller Smith Wings of Endeavour award. Clare, based at the Scottish Gliding Centre, has continued to developed her gliding talents and experience including qualifying for an SPL. The award was initially presented by the…

A reminder that The Air League scholarships open during December. Read more here.

The Teaching & Learning Seminar covers the classroom aspect of the teaching & learning requirement for both the SFCL BI(S) course and the SFCL FI(S) course. A BI(S) / FI(S) teaching and learning seminar 6-8 January 2026 is available for booking. As a BI(S) trainee is only required to attend the…

The Sailplane Grand Prix is returning to British skies! Lasham GS has successfully bid to host a Sailplane Grand Prix event in 2026. This is a great opportunity to show case gliding cross-country racing and we look forward to passing on more information about this prestigious event in due course….

The BGA is actively engaged in increasing participation in gliding and our strategy includes identifying actions and implementing those actions to increase women’s participation at gliding clubs. We are looking for a volunteer or volunteers to help us to develop a supportive framework. We would be delighted to hear from…

Several airspace services that are central to the Government’s approach to modernising UK airspace and will be provided by NATS (En Route) plc (NERL) are being consulted on. This is part of one of the most significant changes to airspace for a generation. CAA has updated its background document Modernising the…

A link to an electronic logbook that supports pilots monitoring their SFCL rolling recency is now available on the BGA’s Pilot Development & Information webpage.