News and Notices
Bidford Regionals 2024
Posted onEntries are open for the Bidford regional gliding competition, 22nd to 30th of June 2024. You can read more information and enter the competition here.
EasyVFR
Posted onThe BGA has been advised that some users have discovered issues and been advised of a fix associated with EasyVFR Basic. We have shared the details here so that users of EasyVFR Basic either alone or as a SkyEcho2 display are aware of the problem and the available fix. EasyVFR…
Skyway Code updated
Posted onVersion 4 of the Skyway Code has been published. The code is designed to provide all pilots with quick and easy access to key information relevant to their flying. Access a searchable or printable version of the Skyway Code here.
CAA PMD review consultation - please respond!
Posted onThe CAA is consulting on final proposed changes to the Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) system. The Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) scheme was introduced in August 2016 to offer recreational pilots the option to self-declare to the UK Civil Aviation Authority that they are fit to fly according to DVLA Group1…
CAA charges 2024/2025 consultation
Posted onThe CAA has launched a consultation on their Charges Scheme for 2024/25, with the proposed changes due to come into effect on the 1 April, 2024. The CAA proposals include a general 5.3% increase with an additional 3% being used to support innovation, i.e a total increase of 8.3%. ‘Innovation’…
Dunstable Regionals 2024 entries are now open!
Posted onThe Dunstable Regionals 2024 entries are now open. The competition takes place at the London Gliding Club 20-28 July 2024. The competition will be limited to 50 entries in two classes on a first come, first served basis. Any entries after this will automatically be put on to the waiting…
FE(S) seminars
Posted onThis seminar is required for the initial issue and the renewal of a FE(S) certificate under SFCL. 13th β 14th December 23 β Online 17th β 18th January 24 – Online View details and book here.
Lookout - supported by electronic conspicuity
Posted onLookout is the primary method of collision avoidance in class G airspace. Itβs important to recognise that effective lookout requires techniques supported by other attributes available to pilots, including electronic conspicuity. The BGA encourages the widespread use of traffic and collision warning systems in gliders, motor gliders and tugs. It…
Human Factors for glider pilots
Posted onThe Gliding Centre has recently presented a short series of seminars on Human Factors topics, which have been made available to others as Zoom recordings. View Part 1 – Situational awareness View Part 2 – Decision making View Part 3 – Communication View Part 4 – Teamwork
UK Airprox Board Insight
Posted onThe October edition of UKAB INSIGHT looks at an Airprox involving an untraced motor-glider and a DA42 on an instrument approach to Oxford. The article highlights the risks to consider when transiting between two areas where the pilot does not have permission to enter either of them, and some considerations…