Effective lookout is the primary means of avoiding collisions and situational awareness can be improved by hearing about the location of others. Pilots flying in the circuit spend a significant part of their lookout time assessing height, position and angle to the landing area. The BGA ‘collision avoidance’ webpage now includes…

We are pleased to announce that Deeside GC are now a BGA WInG endorsed club! Read more about WInG here.

Flight Recorder calibrations for use in assessing badge and record attempts and during competitions must be carried out by persons approved by the BGA who are using equipment which is also approved by the BGA. You can read more here.

The BGA is excited about our Promoting Gliding project, an initiative aimed at increasing awareness of gliding! Our goal is to attract more visitors to club websites and local airfields, ultimately welcoming new members into our clubs. Everyone associated with gliding can play a role, and we need YOUR support…

Glider owners residing outside the EU or whose equipment is not in free circulation within the EU are politely reminded that customs regulations define the maximum length of stay for aircraft, vehicles, or trailers registered in a non-EU country. For example, as highlighted by our friends at the FFVP, French…

The CAA has recently highlighted that aircraft owners are responsible for correct registration markings including following maintenance or repainting. Aircraft markings and placards should be checked during the physical survey for the Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) or National Airworthiness Review Certificate (NARC) recommendation, as required during the ARC/NARC Renewal process,…

The CAA has published a new safety sense leaflet on the topic of carbon monoxide safety. You can view the leaflet here.

We’re delighted to report that the BGA’s Instagram presence has been relaunched with the fantastic support of a volunteer team of glider pilot contributors! If you would like to get involved by contributing fun gliding content, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Instagram team via the BGA…

As previously reported and by way of a reminder, 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…

We are sad to report that Terry Slater has passed away following a long illness. Terry was a former Chair of the Instructing and Examining Committee as well as a Senior Regional Examiner, which he somehow fitted in around running his own successful company. Terry was part of the small…