Experience protects us until distraction, complacency, or fatigue take over. Every pilot, at every level, occasionally makes a mistake. It is a well known fact that refresher information helps to build resilience. The ‘Safe Start 2026’ self-briefing has been put together to support all glider pilots ahead of the flying season. Please take five minutes…

The CAA has published a consultation on proposed changes to the Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) which closes on 9th March. The consultation proposals helpfully reinforce ongoing use of the PMD within gliding. This is a VERY important topic and the BGA strongly encourages all glider pilots to respond to the…

The CAA has published MPD 2026-002R1-E: Ascent Industries Ltd (T/A EuroFOX Aviation) Eurofox aircraft, all models: Rudder Control System – Rudder Pedal/Rudder Pedal Torque Tube – Inspection. The MPD can be viewed here.  

The BGA Competition Rules v3 for 2026 with additional information have been published. You can view and download the information here.  

Following helpful engagement with the National Flying Laboratory Centre at Cranfield, the BGA is passing on information to glider pilots via a self-briefing document ‘Safe Shared Airspace – Cranfield’. Pilots who fly in the vicinity of Cranfield are encouraged to view the self-briefing here.

Oxford Gliding Club reports that over the last three weekends they have covered an impressive amount of ground training, including: SPL Long Theory Briefings: Winch Launching, Stalling & Spinning, Circuit, Approach and Landing, and Principles of Flight. SPL Ground Exercises: Daily Inspections (DI), Rigging, Placard Limitations & V-speeds, and Flight Documentation….

Detail has been added to the SPL training course programme to clarify how theoretical knowledge and flying experience credits for a licence for another category of aircraft may be evidenced and applied at clubs. Flying experience may only be credited where the BFCL or FCL licence / rating for another…

The so-called CAA GA Pilot Licensing Review Wave 2 has recently been released which includes improved credits for SPL holders (both with and without TMG extension) towards Part FCL qualifications and thereby creating an even stronger route for pilots looking to start a flying career through gliding. You can view…

The CAA is proposing several proposed changes to Parts ML, CAO and 66. The closing date is 13 April. The BGA will be responding to the consultation. You can view the CAA consultation here  

The BGA Sporting Conference will be hosting a seminar describing Part 66L & Pilot Owner Maintenance basics aimed at anyone interested in sailplane maintenance. Please visit our BGA conference webpage to find the maintenance seminar registration link and book your free place, and where you can also book your lunch…