News and Notices

The Movement Fund

Posted on

Gliding clubs in England are reminded about the Sport England Movement Fund, which offers crowdfunding pledges, grants and resources to improve physical activity opportunities for the people and communities who need it the most. You can read more here.

FAI Virtual gliding

Posted on

Whether you’re seeking to improve your gliding techniques, experience the rush of competition, or simply marvel at the beauty of flight, FAI Virtual Gliding welcomes you to explore, learn, and connect with fellow aviation enthusiasts. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of gliding, one virtual flight at a time. Learn more here!

BGA Instructor Courses 2025

Posted on

The BGA runs instructor courses throughout the year. Information on BGA instructor courses in 2025 is being made available as soon as the courses are confirmed. You can view the currently available BGA facilitated instructor courses here.

CAA consulting on its 2025 Scheme of Charges

Posted on

The CAA has decided to increase its charges during 2025 by more than 6% and is consulting on several items of detail. The BGA will be responding to the consultation which can be viewed here.  

PMD review consultation response

Posted on

The CAA has published the pilot medical declaration review consultation response document. You can view the CRD here.  

Standard Cirrus - proposed AD

Posted on

EASA has published a Proposed Airworthiness Directive applicable to the Standard Cirrus. This follows a bearing failure that caused a tailplane to disconnect on the ground. The proposed AD can be viewed here.

Interested in designing aircraft?

Posted on

The 2024 RAeS Light Aircraft Design Conference will take place in London on Monday 25th November. The programme includes talks on the latest electric power systems, the development of the Pegasus gyroplane, adapting an automotive diesel engine for flight, how to predict the cost of your light aircraft design, common…

UK National Competitions 2025

Posted on

It’s time to get your Nationals entries in!!!  A reminder to all pilots that 31st January is the deadline for priority Nationals entries.  Entries received by that date will be accepted in rating order up to the class limit – for 2025 applications received after the deadline will be placed…

BGA sporting conference, exhibition and awards dinner 22 Feb 2025

Posted on

On the 22nd February 2025, the BGA conference and exhibition will be returning to Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University followed by an awards dinner at Burleigh Court Hotel, Loughborough University. Confirmed speakers include astrophysicist & astronaut, Michael Foale. Read more here.    

Lycoming engine Airworthiness Directive

Posted on

EASA have issued a State of Design Airworthiness Directive from the FAA relevant to Lycoming engines. See AD US-2024-21-02 – LYCOMING ENGINES: Reciprocating Engine – Connecting Rod Bushing – Inspections / Replacement  

Browse News by Category