The following BGA airworthiness courses are available for booking: BGA Inspector Refresher (also suitable for potential new BGA inspectors) 11th October 2024 9.30 – 5.30 12th October 2024 9.30 – 5.30 18th October 2024 9.30 – 5.30 19th October 2024 9.30 – 5.30 ARC/NARC (for experienced BGA inspectors) 14th November…

The vote to select the team to represent Great Britain at the 39th World Gliding Championships 15m, Club, and Standard classes at Tabor CZE in June 2025 took place between 19th August 2024 and the 30th August. 61 votes were cast from 69 candidates. The vote was tallied according to…

By way of an update to our news item of 16th August, regarding a recently published PA25 Pawnee airworthiness directive, the BGA is continuing to work with the UK CAA to ensure a proportionate outcome and is confident that a workable solution will be identified.

The CAA has published it’s Safety Directive mandate regarding use of active CO detectors with effect from January 2025. In a gliding context, the mandate applies to two-seat aeroplanes and TMGs carrying a passenger or student pilot. For example, a Falke, G109, Stemme, and microlight or aeroplane tug. You can…

The BGA has engaged with UK CAA on the topic of non-Part 21 TMGs (e.g. some Falkes) being used for SFCL compliant training, for example SPL TMG extension training. The CAA has responded noting that it allows the use of UK registered aircraft holding a valid UK CAA issued National…

Well done to the 2024 UK Junior National gliding champion, Jordan Johnson (ASW20)! 2nd – George White (ASW20) 3rd – George Downing (ASW20) You can view the full results here.

BGA inspectors are a highly valued and important part of UK gliding.  BGA inspectors are an integral part of the BGA airworthiness organisation and their experience and skills are regularly relied on by gliding clubs and private owners. Read more here.

The CAA has published its updated guidance for FRTOL candidates and its updated FRTOL examiners manual. Both publications recognise the differences applicable to operating sailplanes.

The CAA’s ACP-2022-082 ‘Consideration of the removal of Doncaster Sheffield Airport airspace’ is at Stage 5b ‘CAA decision’. The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) has submitted a ‘pre-emptive’ ACP-2024-039 ‘Doncaster-Sheffield Airport’ that aims to restore the controlled airspace and procedures around the former Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in anticipation of…

A new Safety Sense leaflet has been produced by the CAA addressing weight and balance and the impact on performance. The leaflet content is aimed at and will be of particular interest to TMG and tug pilots. You can view the leaflet here.