The 2024 RAeS Light Aircraft Design Conference will take place in London on Monday 25th November. The programme includes talks on the latest electric power systems, the development of the Pegasus gyroplane, adapting an automotive diesel engine for flight, how to predict the cost of your light aircraft design, common…

It’s time to get your Nationals entries in!!!  A reminder to all pilots that 31st January is the deadline for priority Nationals entries.  Entries received by that date will be accepted in rating order up to the class limit – for 2025 applications received after the deadline will be placed…

On the 22nd February 2025, the BGA conference and exhibition will be returning to Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University followed by an awards dinner at Burleigh Court Hotel, Loughborough University. Confirmed speakers include astrophysicist & astronaut, Michael Foale. Read more here.    

EASA have issued a State of Design Airworthiness Directive from the FAA relevant to Lycoming engines. See AD US-2024-21-02 – LYCOMING ENGINES: Reciprocating Engine – Connecting Rod Bushing – Inspections / Replacement  

The Air Navigation Order at Article 87 restricts glider towing to those aircraft that hold a Certificate of Airworthiness. The CAA publishes a general authorisation that allows suitable aircraft with a UK National Permit to Fly to conduct glider towing subject to specified conditions including that it only applies to…

As also reported in the aviation press, the Essex and Suffolk gliding club has announced that it is looking for a new operating base after confirming that its airfield lease expires in September 2026. The Essex and Suffolk gliding club is currently based at Wormingford Airfield (a few miles east…

The Launchpoint charitable trust has announced that they are now accepting applications for Ted Lys awards for 2025. The deadline for applications is (midnight) Sunday 12th January 2025. Ted Lys awards are for qualified glider pilots who wish to develop their gliding skills. Applicants can make a proposal to the…

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.