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.

The Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) Aviation Programme improves safety in the air by providing a totally independent confidential reporting system for all individuals involved in aviation in UK’s airspace. The fundamental principle underpinning CHIRP is that all reports are treated in absolute confidence in order that reporters’…

The CAA has reported that they are planning changes to the regulations that currently allow flight instruction on SEP/TMG aircraft (Part 21 and non-Part 21) by instructors who have made a Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) instead of holding a Class 2 Medical Certificate. The CAA has reviewed the policy and…

UK Junior Gliding (UKJG) are looking for people to organise and run the Winter Series starting in late autumn 2026. Experience and training are available during the current Winter series. If you’re a Junior or ex-Junior pilot who wants to see the Winter Series successes continuing beyond 2025 and you’re…

Do you want to qualify as a BGA Inspector ? Confused about the Part-66L licensing system ? Want to learn how Pilot Owner maintenance fits in ? Concerned about diminishing maintenance resources at your club ? Are you a BGA Inspector wanting to train up some help ? Get the…

The 2025 edition of the FAI Sporting Code Section 3 Annex A has been published and can be accessed via the following link. A summary of the changes can be found here. The latest version of Annex D has also been published and can be accessed here.