Let’s flood the feeds with gliding! National Share the Skies Week is all about showing more people the joy of our sport – and YOU can help! It’s super easy to take part (it takes less than 30 seconds!). It’s all about putting our amazing sport in front of as many people as possible….

The recently published Electronic Conspicuity (EC) Concept of Operations (ConOps) document outlines the CAA’s strategic approach to implementing EC technologies within UK airspace. The main themes and key details from the document are: Purpose and Scope The document supports the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy (AMS) and focuses on enabling safe…

The CAA has published revised Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) relating to the Sailplane Flight Crew Licensing (SFCL) requirements in anticipation of a secondary legislation update to Part SFCL on the 15th September, which will be followed by a requirement to be compliant with Part SFCL…

A BGA Flight Instructor Coach seminar is available on the 5th and 6th of August 2025. You can read more and book here.

Whilst processing SPL applications to the CAA, BGA has received several requests from the CAA with reference to updating existing radio licences to include Language level proficiency 6 (ELP6). The ‘Adding existing FRTOL privileges at the same time as applying to convert to an SPL’ guidance has been updated. Any…

The International Gliding Commission (IGC) pilot ranking dated 8 July 2025 lists Tom Arscott of the British Gliding Team as world no3! You can view the IGC ranking list here. Take a look at Tom’s competition history here.

BGA Technical News Sheet 1-2025 has been published and is recommended reading to all aircraft owners. You can view the document here. 

The developers of GlidingApp have advised that they are holding a webinar, co-hosted with Essex gliding club, to discuss GlidingApp developments including DTO features and a new financial module, on Thursday 17 July at 8pm with Q&A. The session will include Q&A and guest insights from Essex gliding club. Registration…

Well done, Freddie Turner, who completed a 1007km task at 98kph on the 3rd July in an ASG29 from Bidford GC, turning Crickhowell, Whittington, Abergavenny, and Ely. An awesome flight on a great day! You can view the details here.

The 7th FAI Junior European Gliding Championships is taking place at Prievidza, Slovakia, from 5th – 20th July 2025. You can view the competition website here.