The September edition of INSIGHT looks at an Airprox involving a glider and a military helicopter in the vicinity of Boscombe Down and Middle Wallop. The article discusses considerations regarding communications with Air Traffic Service Providers in the vicinity of airfields, ATZs and MATZs and how these could be used…

To support safety, compliance, education, good governance and enjoyment where involved with BGA activity as a participant, volunteer, staff or contractor, the BGA publishes it’s policies on Child Protection, Equity and Equal opportunities, Inappropriate or Discriminatory Behaviour, Whistleblowing, and Privacy. The BGA policies can be viewed here. Clubs have their…

RAF Waddington’s Temporary Danger Area ACP-2023-003 designed to fill the gap before their main ACP-2019-018 goes live has been approved by the CAA. RAF Waddington’s Permanent Danger Areas ACP-2019-018 changed half way through the ACP process due to an MoD decision to relocate the RAF Aerobatic Team to RAF Waddington….

Sailplane & Gliding is a must-read journal that is delivered through your front door six times per year. If you don’t yet subscribe, you can do so here! And don’t forget that your subscription includes online access to the digital version.  

The next BGA Flight Radio Telephony Operator’s Licence (FRTOL) course begins on Tuesday 5th December 2023, providing full training for the licence required to use most non-gliding VHF radio channels. If you’d like to participate, please register now at http://tinyurl.com/frtol We’re also recruiting experienced radio users to coach small groups of FRTOL…

The 2024 Club Class Nationals will be held at Bristol & Gloucestershire Gliding Club, Nympsfield from Saturday 03 to Sunday 11 of August. The dates for all 2024 nationals are; 18m & 20m Multi-seat class: 25 May – 02 June, Lasham Standard, 15m & Open class: 15 – 23 June,…

The Department for Transport funded EC Rebate Scheme is nearing its end, with the application window closing on 31 March 2024. The scheme aims to improve airspace safety by encouraging the adoption of EC devices that enhance situational awareness for pilots. Eligible applicants still have an opportunity to claim a…

Flight Instructor Coaches (FICs) train BGA instructors.  An FIC seminar is a requirement to gain the FIC endorsement. The FIC requirements are detailed in Laws and Rules instructor requirements. There are two FIC seminars currently available: 17th – 18th October over two evenings 7th – 8th November over two evenings…

We’re delighted to report that Dorset Gliding Club has been accredited as a BGA Junior Gliding Centre!

The BGA will be attending the National Outdoor Expo at the Birmingham NEC 23-24 March 2024! You can learn more about this event and book tickets here. Here’s the Expo website gliding information.