There have been five reported instances in the UK of Eurofox aircraft experiencing cracking in the vicinity of the welded joint between the rudder pedals and the rudder pedal torque tube, leading to the pedal no longer being rigidly attached to the torque tube. One event was potentially linked to…

The OSTIV Cockpit Crashworthiness Subgroup focuses on enhancing glider safety through research into pilot injuries sustained in aircraft accidents. By collecting and analysing injury data from crash survivors, the group identifies design improvements that can significantly reduce injury severity and save lives. This scientific approach enables glider manufacturers to implement…

Gliding has always relied on volunteers. Volunteers supply amazing expertise, enthusiasm and experience that would otherwise be unavailable. Most of the people helping at a national level to ensure that our aircraft are affordably airworthy, that our clubs and airfields are protected, and that the shared airspace we fly in…

The CAA is consulting on its draft guidance and requirements for the UK airspace design and co-ordination services. The BGA has responded to the consultations through the GA Alliance.

The Air League scholarships A reminder that The Air League scholarships opened during December and include specific gliding bursaries. Read more and apply here. RAeC Trust bursaries The closing date for RAeC Trust bursaries is the 31st December! Read more and apply here. Ted Lys Launchpoint awards The closing date for…

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 Women’s Advocate who can positively influence our work including engaging with others who are promoting women’s participation…

The BGA has responded to the CAA’s CAP1616 consultation. Key BGA concerns include the CAA’s proposals to reduce CAA oversight of sponsor’s stakeholder engagement and to remove the requirement for a post implementation review. The consultation was prompted by the new NATS-run UK Airspace Design Service and an associated NATS…

The British Gliding Team are pleased to announce the pilots chosen to represent the British Team in 2026 on the World and European stage. World Gliding Championships – Częstochowa-Rudniki – Poland 18m Class: Derren Francis, Matt Davis Open Class: Tim Jenkinson, Russell Cheetham 20m Multi-seat Class: Steve Jones / Garry…

Following requests from CFIs and other instructors at the 2025 BGA Conference, Condor have added their requested features into the latest 3.0.9 release of Condor flight simulator software. Instructors can now introduce sink or wind changes on approach. They can force a wing drop on the launch ground run -…

CAP3096 explains why and how many Airspace Letters of Agreement (LoAs) must be updated via the CAP1616 airspace change process to be made compliant with SERA and detailed in the AIP. As this CAA initiative potentially negatively impacts several gliding operations and freedoms to access airspace, the BGA is sharing…