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Air League Flying Day, Duxford 8th June 2009

The Air League are holding a flying day for young people interested in all forms of flying. Reduced entry is available to all BGA junior pilots and friends. Just quote "BGA" at the Air League counter at the entrance hall and get in for £11.20 instead of £16. This entry fee is available between 10 am and 11:30 am. Oxford Aviation Academy and RAF recruiters will be in attendance. In addition, the Air League Educational Trust, GAPAN, Air CAdets and Scouts will be on hand to explain about all elements of flying. To compliment the information on offer, experts from across the aviation industry will be on hand to answer any questions you may have on training or aviation careers. In addition, you can visit the museum and there will be lectures from the Fighter Pilots of The RAF..... a day not to miss. (Air League members get free entry and free flying). See www.airleague.co.uk for details. If you are serious about a flying career you should be there.

Competition Enterprise Scholarship 8th June 2009

Since 2002, a legacy left by John Fielden has helped two junior pilots each year to fly in Competition Enterprise at minimal cost. This year, because the competition is being held at a predominantly winch launch site (Midland GC on the Long Mynd), the funds are able to support 4 young pilots. Three of the available awards have now been made, but one remains. If you are under 26 and would like financial assistance to compete in this competition with a difference (more details on the MGC web site) you need to act fast! Available is a maximum subsidy of £175 per pilot split as follows:  £35 - 50% of entry fee (normal Junior price is £65);    £90 – Launches (If all of these are by winch, any surplus can go to travel costs); £50 – travel/transport. To apply, email Jon Hart explaining why you should be considered, giving your personal and flying details. Applications for the Scholarship must be received by June 14th. Applicants will be informed of the decision within a week of that date. In addition, even if you are not in receipt of a scholarship, all pilots under 26 are entitled to half-price entry to the competition.

Junior Championships Entry List 5th June 2009

The Junior Championships entry list is now available by clicking here. If you have not entered yet, you may still apply. If you have entered in previous years, apply online here. If you have not entered before, print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Junior Cross Country Coaching 1st June 2009

The BGA is providing a small number of places on a junior cross country course being run alongside the Junior Championships by Mike Fox with supporting coaches. Aspiring young pilots who have their Bronze badge are invited to apply for a place on this BGA funded course, to be held at the London Gliding Club, Dunstable, 22-30 August. Please submit an application in writing, giving your age, gliding experience, home club, a good reason why you should have one of the very limited places on the course and confirmation that you can definitely attend. Signed applications should be clearly marked ‘Junior Coaching Application’ and sent to the BGA office.  

In addition to the limited number of course places, BGA clubs are invited to join this BGA course with their own two seat glider and with a suitably experienced coach to fly one or more of their own Junior pilots. It’s a bit easier for all to teach cross country flying with lots of markers on track and other experts on hand for briefing and debriefing. And, importantly, the more people that get involved, the more fun everyone will have! Clubs can contact Pete Stratten by email for more details including available funding.

RAeC Trust Bursaries 19th May 2009

The Royal Aero Club Trust has announced the list of recipients of its Flying for Youth bursaries for 2009. Our sport features strongly once again, with 10 of the 22 awards going to young glider pilots.  The full list can be seen here.   The Trust is a registered charity. If you would like to assist the Trust in its aims and make a donation please contact the Trust Treasurer, Peter Crispin. Details of how to apply for a 2009 bursary will be posted on the Trust’s website in September 2009

JN Sommers Scholarship 9th April 2009

We have learned that the GAPAN JN Sommers ATPL Scholarship scheme is to continue into the coming year. The aim of the Scholarship is to assist the successful individual, who might otherwise not have the necessary resources, to achieve their Airline Transport Pilot License. The Scholarship covers direct training and examination costs, any associated travel, and accommodation expenses.  It is thought that this is the only fully funded training available. The closing date for applications is 15 June. More details and an application form are on the GAPAN web site.

Junior Championships 2009 20th February 2009

The Junior Championships take place on 22-30 August 2009 at Dunstable. If your 26th birthday falls after 2009, you are eligible to enter. Although you must have a Silver badge and FAI Sporting licence to fly in the competition, you don't need to have them at the time of entry, as long as you complete them before the competition (should you be offered a place). Entries should be in by 30th April - entries arriving after that date will be added to the end of the list. The entry list will be published about 4 weeks later.

There are 2 ways to enter: If you have flown in the competition before, you may use the online form, found here. If you have not flown the competition before, you must print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Royal Aeronautical Society Scholarships 5th January 2009

Once again, the Royal Aeronautical Society Centennial Scholarship Fund has generously provided funding for us to offer up to 20 flying scholarships. The scholarships are available to young glider pilots and to other young people wishing to take up the sport.  To apply, you must be between 15 and 17 years of age, in full time education, and not yet have flown solo.  Both existing club members and newcomers to  the sport are eligible. Applications - which must be countersigned by your CFI - must be made to the BGA by 26 February; the successful applicants will be notified during April. You can download full details by following this link; and an application form by following this link.

Air League Trust Gliding Scholarships 3rd December 2008

The Air League Educational Trust generously provides a number of Gliding Scholarships each year to help young people develop their gliding skills. Applications for 2009 scholarships opened on 1st December.  These gliding scholarships offer financial assistance for cross-country gliding, aerobatic gliding or SLMG flying to gain flying experience and new qualifications.  Applicants must be 16 but under 26 on 1 April 2009.  The closing date for applications is 27 February 2009.  You can download a poster about the awards here and full information, including application forms, is available on the Air League web site.

RAeC Trust Bursaries 12th August 2008

The Royal Aero Club Trust has opened its Flying for Youth bursary scheme for 2009.  Each bursary, of up to £500, is available to anyone between 16 and 21 years of age wishing to progress their interest in either air sports or aviation. The closing date for applications is 31 March 2009 but, as applications need to be countersigned and submitted by the BGA, please ensure that they reach the BGA office by the start of March.  Many young glider pilots have benefited from these bursaries in previous years and they will again, this coming year, be available for a wide range of disciplines, including gliding and motor gliding.  Full details are available from the RAeC Trust web site.  We are very grateful to the Trust for once again making these bursaries available.

Air League Fly-In & Gliding Day 8th August 2008

After last years success The Air League will again be holding a Flying Day at Bicester for all League members on Saturday 30 August. The main aims of the day are to Fly, Fly, Fly and have loads of Fun with young people interested in aviation. Gliding, aerobatics and flights in a variety of light aircraft - including G-EVIE - will be available throughout the day. In addition, CABAIR will offer careers advice and a short seminar on flight training, and the day will be a great opportunity for you to meet other members and pilots. From 6pm onwards there will be a BBQ and the club bar will be open. Anyone wanting to use the bar for more than soft drinks may need to consider camping (free) or the bunk rooms onsite. Full details are on the Air League web site.

Young Navigators Challenge 27th June 2008

The Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) has announced an essay/project competition for 11-18 year olds.  Details of the competition, which offers some interesting prizes is on the RIN web site.

Competition Training 11th June 2008

Once again, the BGA is running a competition training course for Juniors around the Junior Nationals. The course, run by the BGA National Coach assisted by experienced volunteers, will involve flying from the rear of the grid at the competition and will aim to prepare participants to fly a rated competition in 2009. The flying on the course is free. Applicants must be available for the duration of the contest, 2-10 August, and must be able to get to Nympsfield. Ideally applicants should have at least completed their Bronze badge and be under 26 at the time of the comp.

If you broadly meet the above criteria, and fancy a week of training for a comp next year, please complete the application form and Email it to the BGA National Coach, Mike Fox. Because the earlier notice regarding this was removed from the BGA web site, the closing date for applications has been extended to Thursday 19th June. Selections will be made by the end of June. There will be limited spaces, so get applying!

Junior Championships Entry List 29th May 2008

The Junior Championships entry list is now available by clicking here. If you have not entered yet, you may still apply. If you have entered in previous years, apply online here. If you have not entered before, print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Junior Championships 2008 1st February 2008

The Junior Championships take place on 2-10 August 2008 at Nympsfield. If your 26th birthday falls after 2008, you are eligible to enter. Although you must have a Silver badge and FAI Sporting licence to fly in the competition, you don't need to have them at the time of entry, as long as you complete them before the competition (should you be offered a place). Entries should be in by 31st March - entries arriving after that date will be added to the end of the list. The entry list will be published about 4 weeks later.

There are 2 ways to enter: If you have flown in the competition before, you may use the online form, found here. If you have not flown the competition before, you must print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Royal Aero Club Trust Bursaries 29th October 2007

The Royal Aero Club Trust is once again making a number of bursaries, each of up to £500, available to young people, aged 16-21, to help them advance from one recognised level of air sport to the next, for example from bronze to silver.  Applications must be countersigned by the applicant’s CFI and by the BGA office and must be received at the office no later than March 17th.  Full details and an application form are available on the RAeC Trust web site.

Air League Fly-In and Gliding Day  3rd August 2007 (updated 14 August)

After last years success the Air League will again be holding a Flying Day at Bicester for all League members on Monday 27th August. The main aims of the day are to Fly, Fly, Fly and have loads of Fun with young people interested in aviation. Gliding, aerobatics and flights in a variety of light aircraft will be available throughout the day. Further details are on the Air League web site (but note the changes to the schedule below). In addition, careers advice and several short seminars will be offered across the entire spectrum of aviation. Do you want to join the Services, fly airliners or go into aircraft engineering? You need to be there! Also, the day will be a great opportunity for you to meet other members. From 6pm onwards there will be a BBQ and the club bar will be open. Anyone wanting to use the bar for more than soft drinks may need to consider camping (free) or the bunk rooms onsite.

Schedule Change: The first seminar will now be at 1030 when CTC Aviation's director Martin Hunt will speak. The Oxford Air Training School presentation will now be in the afternoon.

Junior Championships Entry List 17th May 2007

The Junior Championships entry list is now available by clicking here. If you have not entered yet, you may still apply. If you have entered in previous years, apply online here. If you have not entered before, print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Competition Training 26th April 2007

Once again, the BGA is running a competition training course for Juniors around the Junior Nationals.  The course will be run by the BGA National Coach assisted by experienced volunteers. The training, which will involve flying from the rear of the grid at the competition, will aim to prepare participants to fly a rated competition in 2008.

The flying on the course is free.  Applicants must be available for the duration of the contest, 18-26 August, and must be able to get to Tibenham. Ideally applicants should have at least completed their Bronze badge and be under 26 at the time of the comp.

If you broadly meet the above criteria, and fancy a week of training for a comp next year, you should write to the BGA National coach, Mike Fox .  In your letter, please include the following: your club; your total and solo hours, and hours flown last year; your achievements (badges, helping out at the club, instructor ratings etc); what gliders you normally fly and a statement of why you want the training.

The closing date for applications is 9am 11th June, and selections will be made by the end of June. There will be limited spaces, so get applying!

Air League Scholarships 29th January 2007

A reminder that applications for these scholarships must be received by 28th February. More details are in a flyer (click here) and on the Air League web site, where an application form can also be found. The scholarships are designed to help young pilots (16-25 inclusive) who have already reached solo standard to gain experience and further their skills in either cross country, SLMG or aerobatic flying.

Junior Championships 2007 25th January 2007

The Junior Nationals take place on 18-26 August 2007 at Tibenham. If your 26th birthday falls after 2007, you are eligible to enter. Although you must have a Silver badge and FAI Sporting licence to fly in the competition, you don't need to have them at the time of entry, as long as you complete them before the competition (should you be offered a place). Entries should be in by 31st March - entries arriving after that date will be added to the end of the list.

There are 2 ways to enter: If you have flown in the competition before, you may use the online form, found here. If you have not flown the competition before, you must print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Juniors Party 16th January 2007

The juniors are holding a party at Husbands Bosworth on Saturday 10th February.  All young pilots (under 26 - or anyone who thinks they are still juniors) are welcome, whether you have flown previous juniors or not.  Live band (to be confirmed), accommodation available at the club and, according to the organisers, tons of booze.   No need to book -just let Steven Pozerskis (thepoz13@hotmail.com) know if you can make it.

European Non-Governmental Sports Organisation Youth Committee 18th December 2006

ENGSO represents the voluntary sports sector at European level and is the main link for CCPR with other European sports bodies and the European Commission.  As the UK representative organisation, the CCPR is seeking a young volunteer or professional from a UK sporting body to stand for election.  Committee members should expect to travel abroad up to four times a year (sometimes at weekends) and to actively engage in the work programme of ENGSO Youth.  There are 9 people in total on the Committee and the Royal Aero Club would like air sports to be represented.  Anybody aged between 18 and 35 who is interested in this high profile role should contact the Royal Aero Club Secretary, Diana King, for more information.

Royal Aero Club Trust Bursaries 24h November 2006

The RAeC Trust annually awards bursaries to young pilots, aged 16-21, who have already reached solo standard to enable them to achieve greater competence in their particular air sport.  Bursaries of up to £500 are available to help recipients advance from one recognized level of air sport to the next (for example, gain your bronze badge or XC endorsement).  Applications for 2007 bursaries in respect of gliding have to be endorsed by the BGA.  The trust needs to receive applications by 31st March, so applicants are advised to submit their applications to Debbie Carr at the BGA no later than 28th February.  Full details are on the RAeC Trust website. debbie@gliding.co.uk

Australian Junior Nationals 6th September 2006

The Australian Junior Nationals ("JoeyGlide") takes place from 30/12/2006 - 6/1/2007 at Leeton, NSW. If any Juniors (under 26) are interested in attending the organisers would appreciate an expression of interest. Goto www.joeyglide.com for more information and contact details.

Junior Team Vote 18th August 2006

The voting has now completed for the Junior Team for the 2007 Junior World Championships in Rieti is now. The top 4 will definitely get a place, with the next 2 almost certainly getting in, should enough places be available.

1 Andy May
2 Mark Holden
3 Tom Smith
4 Simon Barker
5 Charlie Tagg
6 Shaun McLaughlin
7 Mike Collett
8 Stuart Carmichael
9 Nick Smith
10 George Green

Royal Aeronautical Society Scholarships 15th June 2006

Once again, the Royal Aeronautical Society Centennial Scholarship Fund has generously provided funding for us to offer up to 40 flying scholarships. The scholarships are available to young glider pilots and to other young people wishing to take up the sport.  To apply, you must be between 15 and 17 years of age, in full time education, and not yet have flown solo.  Both existing club members and newcomers to  the sport are eligible. The scholarships are payable in the form of a credit to the successful applicant's club flying account. Club CFIs are being sent full details of the scheme. Applications - which must be countersigned by your CFI - must be made to the BGA by 30 September; the successful applicants will be notified by 31 October. You can download full details by following this link; and an application form by following these links - PDF or MSWord.

Junior Chamionships Entry List 11th May 2006

The Junior Championships entry list is now available by clicking here. If you have not entered yet, you may still apply. If you have entered in previous years, apply online here. If you have not entered before, print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Junior Training During the Junior Nationals 30th March 2006

Once again the BGA will be running a Competition Training course on the back of the Junior Nationals Grid. If you are under 26 and are free for the duration of the competition (22/7/06 - 30/7/06) write to or e-mail the BGA office with a short note detailing why you want the training.

Ideally we are looking for young people who would like to fly a rated competition within the next couple of years, but welcome applications from everyone. The training will be run by experienced Competition pilots, flying high performance 2 seat gliders.

Please address your applications to “Juniors Training” at the BGA office. Closing date 1st June. For more information contact Mike Fox through the BGA office.

Royal Aero Club Trust Bursaries 24th February 2006

The RAeC Trust annually awards bursaries to young pilots to enable them to achieve greater competence in their particular air sport.  Bursaries of up to £500 are available to help recipients advance from one recognized level of air sport to the next (for example, gain your bronze badge or XC endorsement).  Last year, 8 young glider pilots received bursaries from the Trust.  Applications for a 2006 bursary must be received by the Trust by 30th April.  Full details are on Royal Aero Club Trust web site.

Junior Championships 2006 13th February 2006

The Junior Nationals take place on 22-30 July at Dunstable. If your 26th birthday does not fall within 2006, you are eligible to enter. Although you must have a Silver badge and FAI Sporting licence to fly in the competition, you don't need to have them at the time of entry, as long as you complete them before the competition (should you be offered a place). Entries should be in by 31st March - entries arriving after that date will be added to the end of the list.

There are 2 ways to enter: If you have flown in the competition before, you may use the online form, found here. If you have not flown the competition before, you must print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Places Still Available - Young Persons Soaring Course 18th July 2005

The BGA Young Persons Soaring Course will be held from 31st July - 7th August at Bicester Airfield. The BGA National Coach will be running the course with assistance from several experienced cross country pilots and instructors. The course is aimed at any Junior Pilots (25 and under) who wish to enhance their flying, soaring and cross country skills. As well as offering reduced flying fee rates on the BGA Duo Discus and Puchacz, the BGA intends to make a contribution towards candidates' flying and launching fees during the week. Course fee for the week will be £90.00. For more information or to book a place on the course, please contact the BGA Office - Tel: 0116 2531051 Fax: 0116 2515939 E-Mail:debbie@gliding.co.uk

Royal Aeronautical Society Scholarships 12th July 2005

The Royal Aeroanutical Society Centennial Scholarship Fund has again made funding available for us to offer up to 40 flying scholarships. The scholarships are available to young glider pilots and to young people wishing to take up the sport.  These are available to young people between 15 and 17 years of age, in full time education, who have not yet flown solo.  Both existing club members and newcomers to  the sport are eligible. The scholarships are payable in the form of a credit to the successful applicant's club flying account. Club CFIs are being sent full details of the scheme. Applications must be made to the BGA by 30 September and the successful applicants will be notified by 31 October. You can download full details by following this link; and an application form by following this one.

Junior Championships Entry List 20th June 2005

The 2005 Junior Championships has had a change of venues. It will now be hosted by Windrushers Gliding Club at Bicester airfield. The entry list is now available by clicking here.

Junior Championships 2005 4th April 2005

The Junior Nationals take place on 21-29 August at Bicester, hosted by the Norfolk Gliding Club. If your 26th birthday does not fall within 2005, you are eligible to enter. Although you must have a Silver badge and FAI Sporting licence to fly in the competition, you don't need to have them at the time of entry, as long as you complete them by the before the competition (should you be offered a place).

There are 2 ways to enter: If you have flown in the competition before, you may use the online form, found here. If you have not flown the competition before, you must print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

Junior Nationals 2 Seat Training 25th March 2005

The Junior Nationals will be held at Bicester between 21st and 29th August. The BGA coaching organisation's major input into this competition will continue in 2005. Simon Adlard will be running the 2 seater training at the Championships. Several high performance two seat gliders will be flown by some of the country's top competition pilots to teach the basic concepts of competition flying to young pilots. There is no fee for this course, as it is subsidised by the BGA. All that is required is to be keen and enthusiastic! As there are a limited number of places available for this course, you must apply for a place in writing to Simon Adlard, National Coach at the BGA Office. Closing date for entries is Friday 29 th April. Lucky candidates who have won a place will be notified during May and June. More information is available from the BGA office Tel: 0116 2531051 Fax: 0116 2515939 E-Mail: office@gliding.co.uk

Young Persons Soaring Course 25th March 2005

The BGA Young Person Soaring Course will be held from 31st July - 7th August at Bicester Airfield. The BGA National Coach will be running the course with assistance from several experienced cross country pilots and instructors. The course is aimed at any Junior Pilots (25 and under) who wish to enhance their flying, soaring and cross country skills. As well as offering reduced flying fee rates on the BGA Duo Discus and Puchacz, the BGA intends to make a contribution towards candidates' flying and launching fees during the week. Course fee for the week will be £90.00. For more information or to book a place on the course, please contact the BGA Office - Tel: 0116 2531051 Fax: 0116 2515939 E-Mail: office@gliding.co.uk

Royal Aeronautical Society Event - Guided Flight Career Opportunities 7th February2005

The Royal Aeronautical Society is organising an event draw your attention to the world of Guided Flight and to the wide range of challenging career opportunities currently available. The event will consist of a programme of events focusing on the exciting career opportunities available in this field. It will take place at the Society's HQ in London on 4th March. The seminar, including lunch, is free but you do need to book in advance. There will be a series of talks from some of the key companies in the field, and an exhibition with the chance for you to speak to companies who are currently looking to meet potential employees. Guided Flight covers a wide range of products, encompassing civilian and military applications for unmanned, autonomous and remotely operated vehicles in land, sea, air and space. An exciting and rewarding career is on offer to aeronautical, mechanical, electronic, systems and software engineers, mathematicians, physicists, chemists, lawyers and accountants. More details can be found here.

Royal Aero Club Trust Bursaries 31st January 2005

The Royal Aero Club Trust, as part of its Flying for Youth program, has launched a Bursary Scheme for young people, aged 16-21, who wish to upgrade their existing gliding qualification (for example, gaining bronze, silver, SLMG NPPL, etc). The Trust will award, every year, a number of bursaries, each of up to £500, to suitable candidates who wish to advance from one recognised level of air sport to the next higher level. Nominations must be made through the BGA so, if you are interested, please return your completed application to Pete Stratten at the BGA office, to reach him no later than April 22nd. Full details and the application form are available on the Royal Aero Club Trust web site

Junior Team for 2005 World Championships 5th October 2004

The voting has now been completed and the team for the 2005 Junior World Championship has been decided. The top 4 will definitely get a place, with the next 2 almost certainly getting in, should enough places be available. The vote result was as follows;

1) Jon Meyer
2) John Roberts
3) Mark Holden
4) Ian Craigie
5) Andy May
6) Mark Parker
7) Ian MacArthur
8) Simon Barker
9) George Green
10) Mark Brown

Juniors Entry & Reserve Lists 27th May 2004

All applicants have now been emailed to confirm their entry status. The full entry and reserve lists can be found here.

2 Seater Training, Discus Hire 25th February 2004

The Junior Nationals will be held at Lasham between 14th and 22nd August. The BGA coaching organisation's major input into these competitions will continue in 2004. Two seat competition training will be available for pilots who are not entering as solo pilots but who wish to learn cross-country and competition skills. The training will be run by Terry Slater, assisted by several of the UK's top competition pilots, flying high performance aircraft. The BGA Discus is available for the use of a junior pilot for the duration of the competition, free of charge. For details about Discus hire, click here. For information on 2 seater training during the Junior Nationals, click here.

Young Pilots Cross Country Coaching Course 25th February 2004

The BGA will be running a Cross Country Coaching course specifically for young pilots at Husbands Bosworth between 9 th and 13th August. The course is subsidized by the BGA - there is no course fee and there will be a flying subsidy for every participant. The course will be run by Simon Adlard, assisted by some of the UK's top pilots and instructors. For more details, click here.

Junior Nationals 2004 5th February 2004

The Junior Nationals take place on 14-22 August at Lasham. If your 26th birthday does not fall within 2004, you are eligible to enter. Although you must have a Silver badge and FAI Sporting licence to fly in the competition, you don't need to have them at the time of entry, as long as you complete them by the before the competition (should you be offered a place).

There are 2 ways to enter: If you have flown in the competition before, you may use the online form, found here. If you have not flown the competition before, you must print off this pdf form, and post it, as you must get a sponsor (preferably your CFI) to sign it.

News on 2 seater coaching and how to apply should be available here soon.

Royal Aeronautical Society Scholarships 2nd December 2003 - updated 25th February 2004

The Scholarships are now completely over-subscribed for this year, so please do not make further applications

The BGA is delighted to announce that the  Centennial Scholarship Fund of the Royal Aeronautical Society has made available up to 40 scholarships to young glider pilots and to young people wishing to take up the sport.  These are available to young people between 15 and 17 years of age, in full time educations and who have not yet flown solo.  Both existing club members and newcomers to  the sport are eligible.  Full details are available in this pdf document, and the application form can be downloaded by clicking here.