A Temporary Restricted Area – an RA(T) – can be promulgated in three combinations: NOTAM and Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC) (click on ‘AICs’ and view the Mauve (M) publications) NOTAM and Briefing Sheet (click on ‘Briefing sheets’) NOTAM. The related data is used to inform airspace information on planning and…

Congratulations to John Roberts, the 2026 National Club Class Champion! You can view the competition results here. Thanks to generous sponsor, Jonker Sailplanes.

We’re delighted to report on two new records: UK Open and 20m class three turning point distance record 02 July 2026 Chris Gill & James Roland Arcus M 1114.61km (launched from Lleweni Parc) This exceeds the existing record by more than 1km. Note: The previous record was 1108.7km set by…

The Open, Standard, and 15m National gliding championships are underway at Husbands Bosworth. You can follow the results here.

A safe shared airspace self-briefing re RAF Leeming in Yorkshire has been published. Pilots who fly in the area or pass through the area are strongly encouraged to follow the guidance. You can view the self-briefing here.

The Jonker Sailplanes UK Club Class National gliding championship is underway at the Bristol & Gloucestershire GC at Nympsfield. You can view the results here. 

In recent days there have been some extraordinary flights by glider pilots across the UK, one or two of which may have broken records! Here’s a small sample in no particular order: 786 km · Santiago Cervantes · Aboyne 24/07/2026 1,018 km · George White · Lasham 01/08/2026 786 km…

Aerobility, a registered charity, changes lives by providing anyone, with any disability with access to the magic and wonder of flight. They have several scholarships available, including a gliding scholarship delivered in partnership with Lasham Gliding Society. You can read more here.

Teaching and Learning (T&L) theory and practice is a compulsory part of Basic Instructor and Flight Instructor training. A further seminar has been added to the calendar for the BI(S) certificate only, you can view the detail and book your place here  

We are delighted to report that on 10th July 2026, James Ewence, flying a Discus CS from the Bristol and Gloucestershire GC at Nympsfield, set a new UK Standard Class 400km triangle speed record at 107.79 kph. The previous record was 105.08 kph set by Mike Jordy in June 2002.