The Europe Air Sports January newsletter is available here.  

Following a review of examiner feedback, the BGA DTO FI(S) TMG course programme has been updated to clarify several elements of the associated flight training. You can view the BGA SFCL compliant training information here.  

As with many other avionics systems, all FLARM devices require continual firmware updates. FLARM updates are free. This is made possible thanks to a common firmware in all different FLARM devices. Previously, updates were required every 2-4 years according to an announced schedule. This was however problematic for many owners…

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.