Regulatory

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This page is designed to act as a single point of reference and directory for legislation and regulation that is relevant to glider pilots and gliding clubs in the UK.

The page is provided as an aid to clubs and individuals and the BGA will aim to ensure that it is maintained to reflect the latest position. However, the BGA does not warrant that the information here is either complete or up to date. It remains the responsibilty of individual clubs and pilots to ensure that they are aware of the latest position and to take all steps to comply with that position.

Key Documents

Laws & Rules, edition 16 (850kb) . The latest version of the BGA's Laws & Rules, published July 2008, updated March 2009.
LASORS - CAA publication 'The Definitive Pilot's Guide to licensing and GA Safety'
CAP393: Air Navigation - The Order and the Regulations. This contains the text of the Air Navigation Order 2005 and the Rules of the Air and other Regulations. A summary of the changes between the current and previous versions of CAP393 can be found here.

Airspace

Aeronautical Charts
Air Space Classifications
UK Aeronautical Information Package (UKAIP)
VFR Guide

Airfield Regulation

ANO2005 exemption - includes list of airfields from which SLMGs may be used for licence training purposes. Clubs wishing to be added to the list should use this form.
CAP428 - Safety Standards at Unlicensed Aerodromes

Fuel Storage
Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regs 2001
Dangerous Substances Explosive Atmosphere Regulation
CAP 748 (CAA fuel storage guidance)

Insurance

CAA News Release 0705 (Information Only) - proposals for implementation of new insurance requirements for aircraft operators
EC Regulation 785/2004

Airworthiness

Airworthiness Directives
BGA Airworthiness & Maintenance Procedures Manual (AMP)
CAP523 - Display of Nationality & Registration Marks
CAP 747 - provides a single point of reference for mandatory airworthiness information and airworthiness directives for civil aircraft registered in the UK.
EASA Regulatory Structure

Club Management

Disability Discimination Act
Sport England briefing
The Act

Right to Roam access maps
England
Wales

Medical Standards

Alcohol & Flying
Railways & Transport Act 2003
CAA Flight Ops Dept Communication 28/2003
BGA Medical Fitness Validation & Procedures
DVLA Standards

Pilot Licensing

Information on this topic is in the Pilot Licensing section.

Radio

CAP 413 Radiotelephony Manual
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1949
Wireless Telegraphy Act 1998

Trailers

Road Vehicles (Construction & Use) Regulations 1986
Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989

Other

Charity Flights (AIC 11/2007, White 132)