The Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme (CHIRP) Aviation Programme improves safety in the air by providing a totally independent confidential reporting system for all individuals involved in aviation in UK’s airspace. The fundamental principle underpinning CHIRP is that all reports are treated in absolute confidence in order that reporters’…

The CAA has reported that they are planning changes to the regulations that currently allow flight instruction on SEP/TMG aircraft (Part 21 and non-Part 21) by instructors who have made a Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) instead of holding a Class 2 Medical Certificate. The CAA has reviewed the policy and…

UK Junior Gliding (UKJG) are looking for people to organise and run the Winter Series starting in late autumn 2026. Experience and training are available during the current Winter series. If you’re a Junior or ex-Junior pilot who wants to see the Winter Series successes continuing beyond 2025 and you’re…

Do you want to qualify as a BGA Inspector ? Confused about the Part-66L licensing system ? Want to learn how Pilot Owner maintenance fits in ? Concerned about diminishing maintenance resources at your club ? Are you a BGA Inspector wanting to train up some help ? Get the…

The 2025 edition of the FAI Sporting Code Section 3 Annex A has been published and can be accessed via the following link. A summary of the changes can be found here. The latest version of Annex D has also been published and can be accessed here.

Astral Aviation, a company that is contracted to supply CAA safety promotion, is presenting its ‘Masterclass No 3: Global Navigation Satellite System Workshop’ on 26th November at 7pm. This is a 75-minute look into all things GNSS including how best to use it, the pitfalls and what to do if…

Pilot-Owner maintenance is an integral part of the Part-M Light maintenance rules and is designed to enable pilot-owners who are confident and competent to do so to get on with helping to maintain their aircraft. On completion of a BGA facilitated pilot-owner maintenance seminar, maintainers will be better equipped to…

As detailed in BGA ‘Trailer Requirements’ guidance, all trailers (whether commercial use or non-commercial) of more than 750kg gross weight MUST be registered if travelling to Europe (except Ireland, Cyprus, Malta and Spain). DfT guidance is here.  

Did you know that SPL holders who own a sailplane or whose club authorises them to do so with club sailplanes may carry out and certify certain maintenance tasks? Pilot-Owner maintenance is an integral part of the Part-M Light maintenance rules and is designed to enable pilot-owners who are confident…

Club CFIs have been contacted by the BGA with details of how to online-renew CAA winch launch permissions, which are valid for five years.