If a canopy opens in flight, it can be disastrous. Uncontrolled opening on the ground will usually result in damage. Here’s a note recently published by one of our busier gliding clubs, which states: the simple rule is, if the canopy is closed, it is locked. The pre-flight checks also…

The draft Rules for Rated Competitions 2024 and an explanatory document have been published here. The final Rules for Rated Competitions 2024 will be published on 1st March 2024.

When? Saturday 24th February. Doors open at 9am. Where? Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University. Cost? Entry is FREE! No need to book – just turn up on the day. Detail? Read more here!

Refused access to airspace? Don’t shrug it off – report it. You can read more here.  

A full time professional maintenance role has been advertised by Lasham Gliding Society. Details are available here.  

Competition flying is great fun. However, several inherent risks in gliding can increase in a competition task flying environment. As with all flying, awareness of and managing the risks is important. We have updated our competition risk management guidance aimed at pilots and republished it here.

Attending a Teaching & Learning seminar is a prerequisite for all trainee BGA assistant instructors. Two T&L seminars have been arranged: 30th January – 1 st February 2024 20th – 22nd February 2024. Please read more and book here.  

The Small Grants eligibility criteria will apply to organisations seeking storm relief funding. Organisations applying will need to confirm they have any relevant permissions required to carry out the work. More information is available here.

The DfT funded scheme for general aviation pilots to claim a 50% rebate of the cost to a maximum of £250 (including VAT) of purchasing of an Electronic Conspicuity device is due to end on the 31st March 2024. Read more about the EC rebate scheme and how to apply…

The BGA is looking to appoint a volunteer to fill the role of Treasurer when the current treasurer retires early in 2024. The role is primarily oversight and guidance on financial matters. Day to day transactions and book-keeping are performed by BGA staff.  The Treasurer’s activities include attending Executive Committee…