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  • Currency

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    The ongoing wet weather across much of the UK means that several gliding clubs have waterlogged airfields and as a result, flying opportunities for their members have been very limited even as Easter approaches. As club CFIs and others have previously noted (for example after the Covid restrictions were lifted),…

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  • London GC inclusivity accreditation

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    London Gliding Club is the latest BGA WInG accredited club. WInG is a process that supports clubs in developing their approach to inclusivity. You can read more here.

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  • Pilot/Owner maintenance course 4th May 2024

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    Pilot/owner maintenance is an important privilege under Part ML that allows pilots to carry out and certify a prescribed significant amount of maintenance on their aircraft. BGA pilot/owner maintenance courses help pilot/owners to understand the privilege and the associated requirements. A pilot/owner course is planned for Saturday 4th May 2024….

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  • CAA charges increase by 7.7%

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    The CAA has recently announced that its charges that are applicable to General Aviation will increase by 7.7%. from 1st April 2024. The charges applicable to Commercial Air Transport and airports will increase by 5.3% and charges applicable to Space Flight will remain unchanged. The CAA Scheme of Charges can…

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  • RAF Shawbury GC on air

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    We understand that the BBC coverage of the 9th March RAF Shawbury Gliding Club flying day will be broadcast tomorrow, Thu 14 Mar, on BBC Midlands Today, possibly in the middle of the show. The piece is around 2mins 30sec long and features both ground and aerial clips. It has…

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