The CAA has published it’s Safety Directive mandate regarding use of active CO detectors with effect from January 2025. In a gliding context, the mandate applies to two-seat aeroplanes and TMGs carrying a passenger or student pilot. For example, a Falke, G109, Stemme, and microlight or aeroplane tug. You can…

The BGA has engaged with UK CAA on the topic of non-Part 21 TMGs (e.g. some Falkes) being used for SFCL compliant training, for example SPL TMG extension training. The CAA has responded noting that it allows the use of UK registered aircraft holding a valid UK CAA issued National…

Well done to the 2024 UK Junior National gliding champion, Jordan Johnson (ASW20)! 2nd – George White (ASW20) 3rd – George Downing (ASW20) You can view the full results here.

BGA inspectors are a highly valued and important part of UK gliding.  BGA inspectors are an integral part of the BGA airworthiness organisation and their experience and skills are regularly relied on by gliding clubs and private owners. Read more here.

The CAA has published its updated guidance for FRTOL candidates and its updated FRTOL examiners manual. Both publications recognise the differences applicable to operating sailplanes.

The CAA’s ACP-2022-082 ‘Consideration of the removal of Doncaster Sheffield Airport airspace’ is at Stage 5b ‘CAA decision’. The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) has submitted a ‘pre-emptive’ ACP-2024-039 ‘Doncaster-Sheffield Airport’ that aims to restore the controlled airspace and procedures around the former Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in anticipation of…

UK flag-carrier British Airways has committed £21m to training 200 new pilots in 2025 in a move which marks the largest investment in ab-initio flight training by a UK airline for decades. In a game-changing move, BA will pay the full training costs of 200 aspiring airline pilots, having already…

A new Safety Sense leaflet has been produced by the CAA addressing weight and balance and the impact on performance. The leaflet content is aimed at and will be of particular interest to TMG and tug pilots. You can view the leaflet here.

The PA25 Pawnee type certificate holder is based in Argentina. An airworthiness directive has been published by the Argentinian CAA. The AD involves ongoing inspection of the wing structure, potentially including non-destructive testing. Any club that operates a PA25 Pawnee that has yet to engage with the small group involved with developing a proportionate and…

A celebration of the life of Roger Quiller Barrett, a former BGA vice-president, will take place on Thursday 10th October 2024 from 13.00 for 13.30 at Shendish Manor, London Road, Apsley, Herts HP3 0AA. Anyone attending from gliding is asked to RSVP to family contacts available from the BGA office….