The FAI Sporting Code Section 6 Part 2 (Glider Aircraft) CIVA edition 2026 has been published. You can view the document here.

From June 29 to July 13, 1956, the 6th World Gliding Championships took place in Saint-Yan, where the renowned Paul McCready won first place flying a Breguet 901. The 2026 anniversary of the competition will be celebrated at Saint-Yan airfield in France over the 4th and 5th of July 2026…

Do you have a few hours you can spare most months? Do you understand the issues that can result in barriers to participation in gliding? Would you like to help to increase the number of women glider pilots? If so, would you enjoy guiding and encouraging friendly, like-minded people, including…

An airprox between two aeroplanes highlights the risks that can occur when any approach to an airfield in addition to the ‘standard’ circuit is taking place and the pilots believe they have situational awareness – but that’s based on an assumption. Interoperable EC and use of radio are both aids…

Don’t miss your last chance to come along to one of the BGA’s popular Part 66 L roadshows! The roadshow provides much useful information for anyone interested in the future of airworthiness, what the BGA are doing to develop and support the next generation of inspectors and driving forward better…

The General Aviation Safety Council (GASCo) has announced that its Board has taken the decision to wind up the organisation in an orderly manner, ending more than six decades of work in support of general aviation safety in the UK. The decision follows a thorough review of the Council’s financial…

Several updates have been made and a new chapter added to the BGA instructor Manual 2025: 2. Emergency procedures – update 3. Preparation for flight – update 5. Effects of controls – update 11c. Self launch – new F. Supervising flying – update G. Type conversion – update I. Ground…

The International Working Group (IWG) on Women and Sport is the world’s largest network dedicated to advancing equity and equality for women and girls in sport and physical activity. The IWG has recently published its annual report. You can read more here.

Experience protects us until distraction, complacency, or fatigue take over. Every pilot, at every level, occasionally makes a mistake. It is a well known fact that refresher information helps to build resilience. The ‘Safe Start 2026’ self-briefing has been put together to support all glider pilots ahead of the flying season. Please take five minutes…

The CAA has published a consultation on proposed changes to the Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) which closes on 9th March. The consultation proposals helpfully reinforce ongoing use of the PMD within gliding. This is a VERY important topic and the BGA strongly encourages all glider pilots to respond to the…