Many people from across the BGA have been busy behind the scenes designing a BGA Club Development Conference programme which we hope will support clubs. The provisional programme and details of how to book are available here. Note: the Saturday evening has become a bit of a feature of the…

We are very sad to report that David Roberts OBE has passed away following a short illness. For many years, David, a long term member of the Cotswold GC, served the interests of gliding and wider air sport very effectively in several leadership roles, including BGA chair and latterly BGA…

Doncaster airport’s sponsor, the City of Doncaster Council, is proposing to re-establish controlled airspace around Doncaster airport in anticipation of commercial air transport movements once the airfield is re-opened. The consultation will run for 9 weeks from Monday 3 August – Sunday 4 October 2026. From the 3rd of August,…

There will be an RA(T) around Saltby airfield from 31 July to 2 August to protect the National Glider Aerobatic Competition. As ever, please check NOTAMs before flight.

The FAAOA Aviation Scholarship Trust (AST) awards gliding scholarships to young people between ages 16 and 23 who, on application, demonstrate an interest in pursuing a flying career in the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy or the Royal Air Force. Gliding scholarships are offered for beginners’ courses that…

Just a reminder that contact with BGA / BGA staff should be made via email or phone call. Staff are unable to communicate on BGA business via WhatsApp or social media channels. You can contact the BGA office via office@gliding.co.uk or 0116 289 2956.

Aircraft owners, who are responsible for the maintenance management of their aircraft, are encouraged to ensure when requesting certified maintenance and/or ARC renewal that the person they have approached is suitably qualified. BGA inspectors are annually provided with an updated BGA maintenance authorisation approval that details their privileges.  

The CAA has launched a consultation on its proposed Electronic Conspicuity (EC) mandate. The consultation opened on the 14th July and will close on the 22nd September 2026. The CAA is proposing a UK-wide mandate for use of ADS-B capable EC by all aircraft other than the military and will…

The 24th FAI European Gliding Championships will be held in Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland, 11-25 July covering Club, Standard, and 15-metre classes. Good luck to all the competitors, and in particular the British Gliding Team! You can view the details including results here.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is sponsoring an airspace change proposal (ACP) which currently proposes to contain the USAF-operated Mildenhall and Lakenheath IFR and visual procedures within a TMZ up to 10,000 feet. The ACP also refers to controlled airspace, with no details currently available. The MoD is proposing to…