The CAA has previously consulted on volumes of airspace that could be reasonably released as Class G. As part of that ongoing process, the CAA is withdrawing its proposal to amend the base level of Daventry Control Area (CTA) 6 airspace due to concerns raised by NATS En-Route Plc (NERL),…

The AAIB report into an accident involving an ASW20 in 2022 has been published and includes a recommendation to mandate positive control checks. The AAIB report is available here.  

The CAA has reported that they have seen several recent accidents that have been caused by aircraft running out of fuel. Pilots are reminded of their legal obligation to ensure there is sufficient fuel on board for their intended flight plus reserve. See Article 69 of the ANO, NCO.OP.125 and,…

The vote to select the Team to represent Great Britain at the 38th World Gliding Championships 18m, Open, and 20m Multi-Seat classes at Uvalde in Texas in August 2024 will open on 1st September 2023 and will run up to and including the 14th September. Once again, the voting will…

Are you part of a group of like minded people that would like to get involved in a facilitated, funded and fun gliding STEM day at a BGA club? The aim of the Go Gliding events is to learn about aviation career opportunities on the ground with like-minded people in…

The first competition day of the 11th World final of the FAI Sailplane Grand Prix will take place on Sunday the 27th of August, with 20 of the World’s top pilots racing with the exciting FAI/SGP format. British pilots Mike Young and Jon Gatfield are competing. There will be live…

Aerotow launch failures are rare. Following a low aerotow launch failure, there may be reluctance by pilots to land ahead in a field and instead attempt a low turn. Following a low launch failure, landing ahead in a field is a safer option than stalling or spinning from a turn…

‘Head in the Clouds’ is a BGA initiative to raise Mental Health Awareness in gliding. The published information signposts to available expert guidance, including following a traumatic event.  

Established BGA collision avoidance guidance including the Soaring Protocol is available here.

Applications have opened for the Department for Transport’s 2024-2025 Aviation Ambassador programme. Find out how to become an Aviation Ambassador in 2024 here. Applications must be submitted to the DfT by midday Friday 8 September 2023. DfT Aviation Ambassadors act as role models to raise the profile of the aviation…