We are delighted to announce eight new UK gliding records! UK 15M CLASS FREE THREE TURNPOINT DISTANCE RECORD Date: 01 August 2026 Pilot: Jordan Johnson Glider: ASW20L G-DEEC Distance: 855.99km (launched from Bidford) This exceeds the existing records by more than 1km. Note: The previous record was 830.6km set by…

The competitions committee considers rule changes for the coming season in October and November each year. If you took part in a rated competition in 2026, we would very much like to hear your ideas for improvement to the rule book. Since we started this consultation process in 2023 we have considered over…

The CAA’s Safety Sense leaflet 22 provides useful guidance on radio use for General Aviation (GA) pilots. It includes some key material from the CAA’s Radiotelephony Manual and the Skyway Code. You can view the updated leaflet here.

Each year, suitably experienced young pilots can enter the Junior National Gliding Championship. The competition is financially supported by the BGA and hosted by a gliding club which provides the facilities and competition organisation expertise. This year, we’re delighted that the competition is being hosted by Lasham Gliding Society from…

In response to a Government consultation, the Sport and Recreation Alliance (S&RA), supported by the BGA as a recognised sport governing body member of the Alliance, has led the opposition to the proposed removal of Sport England as a statutory consultee and wider reforms to the National Planning and Policy…

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…