The BGA webpage ‘Managing Flying Risk – In Flight Equipment’ has been updated to include details about storing equipment when not in use. You can view the updated information here.

UK regulation requires the pilot of a Part-21 sailplane (effectively all sailplanes other than certain vintage types) is required to hold an Sailplane Pilot Licence (SPL). That requirement is effectively deferred until the 30th September 2025, as detailed in the Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2023. Meanwhile, BGA and national pilot…

It has been reported by more than one gliding club that there are scam websites operating that sell introductory flight vouchers that purport to be genuine – but are not. If you are buying an introductory gliding flight voucher, we recommend you either go direct to the chosen gliding club’s…

Several airfields with ATZs in class G use instrument approach procedures (IAPs), which are designed to improve approach safety in poor weather, at night, etc. However, these IAPs are frequently utilised during fine weather in daylight by commercial pilot training organisations as well as by commercial business jet operators. The…

The BGA is looking for the right person to develop and grow the BGA’s social media presence. The ideal person will have some gliding experience, will be self-motivated, will be very familiar with using Instagram and TikTok, can relate to the audiences, and is able to generate and edit video…

The CAA has issued Official Record Series (ORS) 1601 which regularises the use of non-Part 21 aircraft to conduct the dual refresher training flight for revalidation of SEP or TMG class privileges of class ratings. There are several points of detail in ORS 1601 that holders of SEP or TMG…

A big thank you to all those clubs that have already signed up to Head in the Clouds. A special mention to Yorkshire Gliding Club for training two members in Mental Health First Aid England this spring, too. This is fantastic! The signup form requires a nominated committee member to…

An FI(S) refresher seminar will take place over the 17th and 18th of June 2024. You can read more and book here.

The RAF is arranging a flypast of several military aircraft on the 15th of June 2024 to celebrate the Kings birthday. The flypast will result in airspace restrictions to the ENE and to the W of London. Current details are available here in AIC 2024 M 049. As ever, please check…

This is a repeat of guidance published in September 2023. FES equipped gliders are relatively new and unfamiliar to other airfield users who may not appreciate the dangers of the flush seated, self deploying, fast turning and solid propeller blades on the nose of the glider. In addition to any…