All glider pilots who fly cross-country should read this news item which includes a link to the UK Airprox Board’s report. On the 8th Apr 2025 at 4nm west of Ely in East Anglia, a JS1 and a KC135 (an airline sized tanker aircraft) that were flying in class G…

We are pleased to announce that Norfolk GC are now a BGA WInG endorsed club! Read more about WInG here.

Please note that the number of SPL conversion applications now being submitted as the 30th September approaches is resulting in a slower turnaround than previously experienced. Please expect applications to take four weeks. Please also note that the CAA cannot release SPLs that include BI(S) privileges until the law change…

Congratulations to Geoff Glazebrook (Duo Discus, London GC), the 2025 20m Two-seat National Champion. You can view the full results here.

Congratulations to Henry Inigo-Jones (LS8, Lasham GS), the 2025 Junior National champion! You can view the full results here.

Congratulations to Derren Francis (Ventus 3TS, Banbury GC), the 2025 18m National Champion! You can view the full results here.

There are several SFCL related FAQs available here for pilots, instructors and CFIs. The FAQs will be updated as required.

A French report following an accident involving a powered aeroplane taking off alongside a winch launch is a reminder of an inherent risk on some airfields and the need for proactive mitigation. You can read the French BEA report in English here. 

Whilst UK airspace is safe, the UK airspace structure is recognised as being inefficient. In addition, new airspace users such as drones need to be accommodated. As previously reported, a Government directed Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS) aims to redevelop UK airspace. The BGA has updated its published guidance on airspace…

A reminder that the operator of Chalgrove airfield advises that: Operation. The airfield is owned by Martin Baker and is used by the company to test and evaluate ejector seats. Associated with this there can be fast jets (usually a meteor), ground-based ejector test rigs firing seats upwards and associated…