From the FAI IGC: ‘Following an update of the Sporting Code 3 Annex D document the IGC has also implemented decision 6.2.18 from the 2025 IGC plenary, i.e. rounding Pilot Rating Scores (PRS) to two decimals. The updated calculation code resulted in many ties being dissolved, among others the most…

To exercise the privileges of their licence, UK private pilots including SPL holders are required to have made a Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) where permitted or to hold a UK Part-MED certificate. A new safety sense leaflet from the CAA provides a summary of the requirements of these two systems…

The BGA encourages a Just Culture, which encourages free and frank reporting and in turn provides valuable data that helps to identify trends. ‘Just Culture’ is ‘an atmosphere of trust in which people are encouraged (even rewarded) for providing essential safety-related information, but in which they are also clear about…

BGA Part66L training guidance for new Part66L maintenance licence applicants has been updated. You can view the document here. The Part66L experience logbook has been updated and can be viewed here.    

The Red Arrows schedule of display activity is published within the UK AIP. Additions and other changes to the published schedule appear from time to time. As ever, it is important to check NOTAMs before flight. Pilots taking part in organised events, for example competitions, are reminded that it is…

We’re delighted to report that following the ninth and final task of the 39th FAI World Gliding Championships in the Club, Standard and 15m classes being held at Tábor in the Czech Republic, the British Gliding Team pilots have achieved the following hard-earned and very impressive podium places, and the…

Women and Inclusivity in Gliding (WinG) has been developed to provide a supportive framework for increasing participation at gliding clubs. Southdown Gliding Club is the latest to be accredited with WinG status. You can read more about WinG here.

The BGA recognises that sport can and does have a very powerful and positive influence on young people. Not only can it provide opportunities for enjoyment and achievement; it can also develop valuable qualities such as self-esteem, leadership and teamwork. These positive effects can only take place if sport is…

Clubs and pilots are respectfully reminded of the need for caution when operating in unusually warm weather conditions as expected over some parts of the UK during the next few days. Staying hydrated, screening from direct sunlight, and not overdoing it are important considerations for people. Take-off performance can be…

Skydiving takes place into Drop Zones (DZs), radius 1.5 or 2nm up to FL150, as marked on a chart and listed in the UK AIP. Please note that skydivers usually drop directly upwind of the DZ and routinely descend through cloud. The ANO 240 notes that ‘a person must not…