Infringements of controlled airspace are potentially very dangerous. Although very few of the many infringements of controlled airspace in the UK each year involve gliders, any airspace infringement by a glider pilot damages the reputation of gliding. A glider that was being flown from a wave site that hosts visitors…

It is our sad duty to report that Roger Quiller Barrett, a Vice-President of the BGA, passed away on the 26th of June. Roger’s interests in addition to gliding included ballooning, photography, publishing, world travel and more. Roger’s family has advised the BGA that there will be a celebration of…

Following a survey of BGA clubs on the topic of disability gliding, we’re pleased to announce that Yvonne Elliott has taken on the voluntary role of Disability Advocate. Yvonne and others are working on a project with disability flying experts to develop resources that will help all clubs grow their…

Inter-University gliding competition is over!! It was a fantastic week and the home team Loughborough won, with Leicester at a close second. The final scores were: 1st – Loughborough 6200 points 2nd – Leicester 6144 points 3rd – Southampton 3826 points 4th – Buckminster 2874 points 5th – UWE 2517…

There are two FI(S) refresher seminars now available for booking: 10th and 11th July 2024 7th and 8th August 2024        

BGA and club instructor coaches work hard to support prospective instructors through their Part 1 and Part 2 instructor training. From one recently qualified instructor – ‘Thank you very much for your support and training towards my Assistant Category rating. I appreciate that a huge amount of your time and…

Basic Aerobatics are very accessible in gliding and are not just about loops and wing overs; it’s also about mastering the art of controlled flight and pushing the boundaries of your piloting capabilities. Training for and participating in aerobatic competitions enhances your piloting skills, improves your confidence, and connects you…

After a week of great gliding weather at the Standard, 15m and Open Nationals hosted by Cotswold GC at Aston Down and organised by Competition Director Matt Page and team, we’re delighted to report that the 2024 champions in all three classes are: Open – Andy Davis (JS1)  15m -…

We have been advised that disrupted ATC datalink events recorded by Eurocontrol on the 15th June were possibly caused by inappropriate use of the frequency range 136.500 to 136.975. The 15th of June was a non-flying day for many clubs due to poor weather. Pilots are reminded that in addition…

We’re pleased to report that Lasham Gliding Society is now BGA WInG endorsed. You can read more about Women and Inclusivity in Gliding here.