The BGA has responded to the CAA’s CAP1616 consultation. Key BGA concerns include the CAA’s proposals to reduce CAA oversight of sponsor’s stakeholder engagement and to remove the requirement for a post implementation review. The consultation was prompted by the new NATS-run UK Airspace Design Service and an associated NATS…

The British Gliding Team are pleased to announce the pilots chosen to represent the British Team in 2026 on the World and European stage. World Gliding Championships – Częstochowa-Rudniki – Poland 18m Class: Derren Francis, Matt Davis Open Class: Tim Jenkinson, Russell Cheetham 20m Multi-seat Class: Steve Jones / Garry…

Following requests from CFIs and other instructors at the 2025 BGA Conference, Condor have added their requested features into the latest 3.0.9 release of Condor flight simulator software. Instructors can now introduce sink or wind changes on approach. They can force a wing drop on the launch ground run -…

CAP3096 explains why and how many Airspace Letters of Agreement (LoAs) must be updated via the CAP1616 airspace change process to be made compliant with SERA and detailed in the AIP. As this CAA initiative potentially negatively impacts several gliding operations and freedoms to access airspace, the BGA is sharing…

As previously reported, the CAA is consulting on proposed changes to CAP1616, which describes the airspace change process requirements. The BGA will respond to the consultation. Individuals are encouraged to have their say too. The consultation, which closes on the 18th December, can be viewed here.

The BGA and several clubs have started to engage with Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs, eg NATS) on the topic of the CAA’s intention that sponsors modify existing airspace letters of agreement as detailed in CAP3096 despite those LoA’s being safe and effective as periodically reviewed in each case. As…

The British Aerobatics Team is looking for a volunteer manager. This is a great opportunity to have close involvement with an exciting, dynamic, and technically complex sport, a pivotal leadership role supporting the UK’s elite glider aerobatic pilots, and to help to shape the team’s culture and contribute directly to…

At the recent Aerobility Aviator’s Ball, glider pilot Clare Johnston received the British Gliding Association Mike Miller Smith Wings of Endeavour award. Clare, based at the Scottish Gliding Centre, has continued to developed her gliding talents and experience including qualifying for an SPL. The award was initially presented by the…

A reminder that The Air League scholarships open during December. Read more here.

The Teaching & Learning Seminar covers the classroom aspect of the teaching & learning requirement for both the SFCL BI(S) course and the SFCL FI(S) course. A BI(S) / FI(S) teaching and learning seminar 6-8 January 2026 is available for booking. As a BI(S) trainee is only required to attend the…