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.

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!

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.

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.  

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

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.

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…

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…

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.    

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