Entries are open for the Bidford regional gliding competition, 22nd to 30th of June 2024. You can read more information and enter the competition here.  

The BGA has been advised that some users have discovered issues and been advised of a fix associated with EasyVFR Basic. We have shared the details here so that users of EasyVFR Basic either alone or as a SkyEcho2 display are aware of the problem and the available fix. EasyVFR…

Version 4 of the Skyway Code has been published. The code is designed to provide all pilots with quick and easy access to key information relevant to their flying. Access a searchable or printable version of the Skyway Code here.

The CAA is consulting on final proposed changes to the Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) system. The Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) scheme was introduced in August 2016 to offer recreational pilots the option to self-declare to the UK Civil Aviation Authority that they are fit to fly according to DVLA Group1…

The Dunstable Regionals 2024 entries are now open. The competition takes place at the London Gliding Club 20-28 July 2024. The competition will be limited to 50 entries in two classes on a first come, first served basis. Any entries after this will automatically be put on to the waiting…

This seminar is required for the initial issue and the renewal of a FE(S) certificate under SFCL. 13th – 14th December 23 – Online 17th – 18th January 24 – Online View details and book here.    

The Gliding Centre has recently presented a short series of seminars on Human Factors topics, which have been made available to others as Zoom recordings. View Part 1 – Situational awareness View Part 2 – Decision making View Part 3 – Communication View Part 4 – Teamwork  

The October edition of UKAB INSIGHT looks at an Airprox involving an untraced motor-glider and a DA42 on an instrument approach to Oxford. The article highlights the risks to consider when transiting between two areas where the pilot does not have permission to enter either of them, and some considerations…

Oxford Airport (fully described as ‘London Oxford airport’) intends to add RNAV approaches to both ends of its runway to facilitate ‘small-scale’ Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operations. CAA policies determine that controlled airspace is needed to facilitate that type of operation. Oxford airport has put forward an ACP Stage 1…

Pilot-Owner Maintenance Part-M Light simplifies existing maintenance rules and offers a less prescriptive and burdensome approach to maintenance than the previous Part M requirements. It also provides more maintenance privileges for pilots and owners. BGA pilot-owner maintenance seminars provide helpful guidance to help pilot-owner to become familiar with the requirements,…