Several airfields with ATZs in class G use instrument approach procedures (IAPs), which are designed to improve approach safety in poor weather, at night, etc. However, these IAPs are frequently utilised during fine weather in daylight by commercial pilot training organisations as well as by commercial business jet operators. The…

The BGA is looking for the right person to develop and grow the BGA’s social media presence. The ideal person will have some gliding experience, will be self-motivated, will be very familiar with using Instagram and TikTok, can relate to the audiences, and is able to generate and edit video…

The CAA has issued Official Record Series (ORS) 1601 which regularises the use of non-Part 21 aircraft to conduct the dual refresher training flight for revalidation of SEP or TMG class privileges of class ratings. There are several points of detail in ORS 1601 that holders of SEP or TMG…

This is a repeat of guidance published in September 2023. FES equipped gliders are relatively new and unfamiliar to other airfield users who may not appreciate the dangers of the flush seated, self deploying, fast turning and solid propeller blades on the nose of the glider. In addition to any…

We’re delighted to report that the 2024 18 metre and 20 metre two-seat National championships have resulted in two new champions! After a very challenging week of squeezing in tasks around some unhelpful weather, Matt Davis (JS1) is the 18 metre champion, and Steve Jones (Arcus) is the 20 metre…

Pilots are reminded that a BGA Operational Regulation states that: ‘All gliders operated from a BGA club site shall be inspected before flying on each day by a pilot who has been approved to carry out a daily inspection, who must sign to confirm that they have completed the daily…

Standard Cirrus, Janus and Nimbus 2 owners have been contacted by the BGA office with details of a recommended inspection relating to all-flying tailplanes. If you own or operate one of these gliders and have not received the information, please contact the BGA office for a copy of the email.

Teaching and Learning There is a Teaching & Learning online seminar on 21st/22nd May. The seminar is a prerequisite for BGA instructor training. More details and booking are available here. Flight Instructor Coach There is a Flight Instructor Coach (FIC) online seminar on the 25th/26th June. The seminar is part…

The CAA has told us that they are delighted to be continuing their aviation and aerospace Virtual Work Experience offering for 2024! Programme dates – 22nd July – 9th August Eligibility Criteria – age range 15-18 years Registration is open now: STEM | Work experience at CAA – STEM

The first UK ‘National Women’s Go Gliding Weekend’ was a great success! Lots of women discovered gliding for the first time, several have already committed to learning to fly and the participating clubs all had a great time meeting new people and showing off their facilities and opportunities. We expect…