The Royal Aero Club Trust (RAeC Trust) prime focus includes increasing the availability of bursaries to help young people improve their flying skills. The RAeC Trust bursary scheme embraces all types of air sports and aviation-related activities, including of course gliding.   Flying Bursaries and grants are available for those wishing…

The Honourable Company of Air Pilots (known as the ‘HCAP’) is a philanthropic membership organisation which represents and protects the interests and welfare of pilots and navigators and strives to encourage and assist all those (from any background) who wish to become a pilot. The HCAP gliding scholarships are designed…

We are sad to report that author and gliding coach Ken Stewart passed away on the 12th December 2024.  The funeral will be held on Monday 6th January at New Southgate Cemetery, London at 12.00 noon.  More details can be obtained from Mrs Lynn Stewart via WhatsApp 07712 153735.

The CAA has published its ORS9 41 Decision enabling approved maintenance organisations to use maintained components which have been released by EASA approved maintenance organisations on an EASA Form 1 until 31 Dec 2029. The ORS9 41 Decision can be viewed here.

Lookout is the primary method of collision avoidance in class G airspace. It is important to recognise that the limitations of the human eye means that effective lookout requires technique supported by other attributes available to pilots. You can help to keep yourself and others safe by making the most…

EGR313 Scampton is a circle, 5 NM radius, centred on former RAF Scampton, that extends from the surface to an upper limit of 9500 ft altitude. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team display practice now takes place within EGD324A, so EGR313 is no longer required. The MoD has advised that…

The BGA has invited clubs to join and register for the 2025 National Women’s Go Gliding Weekend of 26/27 April, with fall back date 17/18 May. The aim is to encourage more women to try gliding on one of those weekend days and to be inspired to learn to fly…

BGA Inspector initial issue & BGA Inspector refresher courses The following BGA Inspector initial issue & BGA Inspector refresher combined course dates are now available: Friday 17th January 2025 9.30 am – 5pm with breaks Saturday 18th January 2025 9.30 am – 5 pm with breaks Friday 7th March 2025…

The S&G published series of ‘Fly Right’ articles that cover a range of pertinent gliding safety topics is now available to view and download on the S&G website. This is recommended reading for all pilots, instructors and others involved with organising gliding. You can view the ‘Fly Right’ articles here….

BGA Instructor Teaching & Learning seminars can be booked here. FI(S) refresher seminars can be booked here.