Following a very challenging 9 racing days over the 9 day competition duration, we are delighted to report that there are three new National Champions! Open Class – Russell Cheetham – JS5 – The Gliding Centre 15m Class – Ian MacArthur – JS3 – Lasham GS Standard Class – Leigh…

The Junior British Gliding Team members flew brilliantly during the recent Junior World Gliding Championship Club and Standard classes in Germany, resulting in Silver in the Team Cup! A huge thanks to the generous sponsors and to everyone who helped before, during and after the competition. You can view the…

As previously reported, the CAA Electronic Conspicuity (EC) Mandate Consultation closes on the 22nd September. There are several significant concerns within the CAA’s EC mandate proposals, including technical, operational and financial issues. The BGA airspace committee is working with its subject matter experts to develop response guidance for clubs and…

A Temporary Restricted Area – an RA(T) – can be promulgated in three combinations: NOTAM and Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) (click on ‘AICs’ and view the Mauve (M) publications) NOTAM and Briefing Sheet (click on ‘Briefing sheets’) NOTAM. The related data is used to inform airspace information on planning and…

Congratulations to John Roberts, the 2026 National Club Class Champion! You can view the competition results here. Thanks to generous sponsor, Jonker Sailplanes.

We’re delighted to report on two new records: UK Open and 20m class three turning point distance record 02 July 2026 Chris Gill & James Roland Arcus M 1114.61km (launched from Lleweni Parc) This exceeds the existing record by more than 1km. Note: The previous record was 1108.7km set by…

The Open, Standard, and 15m National gliding championships are underway at Husbands Bosworth. You can follow the results here.

There will be an RA(T) protecting a flying display at RAF Syerston on the 2oth August 2026. You can read more here. As ever, please check NOTAMs.

A safe shared airspace self-briefing re RAF Leeming in Yorkshire has been published. Pilots who fly in the area or pass through the area are strongly encouraged to follow the guidance. You can view the self-briefing here.

An aerobatic competition is taking place at Leicester airfield on 7, 8 and 9 August. Aerobatics will be performed at up to 4,500 ft above ground level to the North of the runway 10-28. As ever, please check NOTAMs before flight.