We’re delighted to report that following the ninth and final task of the 39th FAI World Gliding Championships in the Club, Standard and 15m classes being held at Tábor in the Czech Republic, the British Gliding Team pilots have achieved the following hard-earned and very impressive podium places, and the…

Women and Inclusivity in Gliding (WinG) has been developed to provide a supportive framework for increasing participation at gliding clubs. Southdown Gliding Club is the latest to be accredited with WinG status. You can read more about WinG here.

The BGA recognises that sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement; it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These positive effects can only take place if sport is…

Clubs and pilots are respectfully reminded of the need for caution when operating in unusually warm weather conditions as expected over some parts of the UK during the next few days. Staying hydrated, screening from direct sunlight, and not overdoing it are important considerations for people. Take-off performance can be…

Skydiving takes place into Drop Zones (DZs), radius 1.5 or 2nm up to FL150, as marked on a chart and listed in the UK AIP. Please note that skydivers usually drop directly upwind of the DZ and routinely descend through cloud. The ANO 240 notes that ‘a person must not…

UK Standard and 15m class straight distance to goal and goal speed records 10 May 2025 Graham Bell Discus bt 401.9km from Butser Hill to Barnard Castle (launched from Lasham) 75.69km/h over 401.9km from Butser Hill to Barnard Castle (this exceeds the previous records by more than 1km/h)

The Civil Aviation Authority has asked us to highlight Lift off with the Civil Aviation Authority, described as an innovative Virtual Work Experience initiative set to revolutionise the Aerospace & Engineering sector in partnership with Springpod. This immersive program is designed to make a lasting impact on students nationwide. The…

Following a long period during which all UK PA25 Pawnees were grounded due to an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that was impossible to achieve on US-built aircraft, thanks to Mark Recht (Deeside GC), Gordon MacDonald (BGA CTO) and others, an Alternative Means of Compliance has been accepted by the UK CAA…

In the personal life of air sports athletes and pilots, many may encounter social drugs in a variety of situations. These social situations may lead to instances of doping, accidental or otherwise. Doping can not only affect sporting or professional performance, but it may also lead to Anti-Doping Rule Violations…

We’re delighted to report that following the recent Standard, 15m and Open National Championships delivered by Lasham Gliding Society, the new champions are: Standard Class – Oscar Butlin, LS8, London GC 15m Class – Tom Arscott, Ventus 2a, Lasham GS Open Class – Tim Jenkinson, JS1c, London GC Thanks to all the…