The Monthly BGA September Newsletter is now available. A pdf version of this is available here
Author Archive | Den Heslop
Flying single-seat microlight powered sailplanes
Following recent dialogue between BGA, BMAA and the CAA, the CAA has published an Information Notice explains why pilots holding an SLMG class rating or a LAPL(S)/SPL can fly single-seat microlight powered sailplanes that are within the allowed mass limit. You can download the CAA Information Document here CAA Information Notice 2014139
BGA July Newsletter
The Monthly BGA July Newsletter is now available. A pdf version of this is available here
EASA Licensing Update
Regulatory Update from the BGA We are pleased to announce some potentially very good news that follows sustained and prolonged effort by the BGA and our colleagues in other airsports to reduce the regulatory impact on our activities. Following EASA’s announcement in April 2014 that they wanted to take a ‘New Approach to General Aviation’ and deliver […]
Longest Day Aerotowing
ESGC’s Longest Day Fly-in this Saturday 21st June has been upgraded to an Aerotow day! Once again, everyone is welcome to take part and Aerotows will be available to all ESGC members (and visitors) throughout the day regardless of your experience, so put your name on the flying list if you require tows for your licence […]
BGA June Newsletter
The Monthly BGA June Newsletter is now available. A pdf version of this is available here
BGA May Newsletter
The Monthly BGA May Newsletter is now available. A pdf version of this is available here
BGA April Newsletter
The Monthly BGA April Newsletter is now available. A pdf version of this is available here
First 2014 Cross Country Gliding Day
A challenging initial cross country gliding day with Den Heslop and Rob Lockett declaring a 170k triangle. Den managed to get home after a low grovel near Stowmarket but Rob landed out close to home. A good start on the National Ladder 🙂 Many other rewarding flights from Wormingford today with Graham Winch climbing to […]
Defibrillator
Doctor Kaz giving members a briefing about the correct use of the club defibrillator and how to treat someone if they faint or pass-out. If you want to learn more about our Zoll AED Defribillator follow this link for a step-by-step demo or watch the video below. We’ve asked Kaz to extend this post in order […]
BGA February Newsletter
The BGA Monthly Newsletter for February is now available. A pdf version of this is available here
