BGA Inspector initial issue & BGA Inspector refresher courses The following BGA Inspector initial issue & BGA Inspector refresher combined course dates are now available: Friday 17th January 2025 9.30 am – 5pm with breaks Saturday 18th January 2025 9.30 am – 5 pm with breaks Friday 7th March 2025…

The S&G published series of ‘Fly Right’ articles that cover a range of pertinent gliding safety topics is now available to view and download on the S&G website. This is recommended reading for all pilots, instructors and others involved with organising gliding. You can view the ‘Fly Right’ articles here….

BGA Instructor Teaching & Learning seminars can be booked here. FI(S) refresher seminars can be booked here.  

The Go Gliding programme has proved immensely successful at showcasing gliding to a more diverse audience.  We’ve received some but not all of the funding we were hoping for to run the 2025 programme and so Team Go Gliding is after your help. You can help in 2 ways… We…

Following a BGA occurrence report, the Light Aircraft Association has issued today Mandatory Technical Directive MTD-07-2024 – Eurofox Trim Cables, which is applicable to all LAA Permit Eurofox aircraft being used as glider tugs. LAA Permit Eurofox owners should receive a copy of the MTD via email.  

The Launchpoint charitable trust is seeking new trustees to join the existing team. Launchpoint aims to provide opportunities to experience gliding and to enable pilots at all stages in gliding to expand their horizons in the sport. This includes support for pilot development to solo and beyond, for example improving…

The sponsor of the airspace change EGD296A/B surrounding RAF Marham that was justified to support drone operations from RAF Waddington, has advised that the TDA will operate with a date range of 12 December 24 – 12 June 2025 as published in (AIC) Y 174/2024.  Feedback regarding this TDA and…

The Royal Air Squadron is an association of friends with a common interest in all forms of private light aviation, promoting aviation in the United Kingdom and to develop and maintain aviation links around the world. With a focus on pilots between the ages of 16 and 26 years old…

Gliding clubs in England are reminded about the Sport England Movement Fund, which offers crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources to improve physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most. You can read more here.

Whether you’re seeking to improve your gliding techniques, experience the rush of competition, or simply marvel at the beauty of flight, FAI Virtual Gliding welcomes you to explore, learn, and connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of gliding, one virtual flight at a time. Learn more here!