There are some last minute vacancies on two BGA-facilitated FI(S) Part 2 courses: 2 available places on the Devon & Somerset GC based course from 14th – 19th September And 1 place available on the Cotswold GC based course from 21st – 26th September Please contact the BGA office for…

The BGA/ S&G has an opportunity to join the podcasting world with our very own podcast. We are looking for a small volunteer team to help put it all together. As with most things gliding, the positions are unpaid and volunteer, but do come with a lot of job satisfaction….

Congratulations to Alex Phillips (Booker GC & Edgehill GC) who is the new National Glider Aerobatics (Advanced) champion following the British Aerobatic Association competition held at Saltby ending on the 2nd August! Alex is in the British Gliding Aerobatic Team, which is competing in  the World Advanced Glider Championships in…

Following a very challenging 9 racing days over the 9 day competition duration, we are delighted to report that there are three new National Champions! Open Class – Russell Cheetham – JS5 – The Gliding Centre 15m Class – Ian MacArthur – JS3 – Lasham GS Standard Class – Leigh…

The Junior British Gliding Team members flew brilliantly during the recent Junior World Gliding Championship Club and Standard classes in Germany, resulting in Silver in the Team Cup! A huge thanks to the generous sponsors and to everyone who helped before, during and after the competition. You can view the…

As previously reported, the CAA Electronic Conspicuity (EC) Mandate Consultation closes on the 22nd September. There are several significant concerns within the CAA’s EC mandate proposals, including technical, operational and financial issues. The BGA airspace committee is working with its subject matter experts to develop response guidance for clubs and…

A Temporary Restricted Area – an RA(T) – can be promulgated in three combinations: NOTAM and Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) (click on ‘AICs’ and view the Mauve (M) publications) NOTAM and Briefing Sheet (click on ‘Briefing sheets’) NOTAM. The related data is used to inform airspace information on planning and…

Congratulations to John Roberts, the 2026 National Club Class Champion! You can view the competition results here. Thanks to generous sponsor, Jonker Sailplanes.

We’re delighted to report on two new records: UK Open and 20m class three turning point distance record 02 July 2026 Chris Gill & James Roland Arcus M 1114.61km (launched from Lleweni Parc) This exceeds the existing record by more than 1km. Note: The previous record was 1108.7km set by…

The Open, Standard, and 15m National gliding championships are underway at Husbands Bosworth. You can follow the results here.