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SPL
It's less than a year now until the SPL becomes a requirement for all pilots of Part-21 sailplanes, unless flying as a student pilot.
You will have heard this message this many times in the last 10 years, but this time it is almost certainly true.
The BGA are suggesting that now is a good time to convert to the licence as there is bound to be a rush next summer. The good news is that virtually nothing changes from current BGA operations.
See this BGA page for full details Parachute Repack
Wednesday October 9th Club WhatsApp groups
To join the club WhatsApp community and get instant notification of club events and news, please contact Martin Davidson. New all members group now added.
SPL
It's less than a year now until the SPL becomes a requirement for all pilots of Part-21 sailplanes, unless flying as a student pilot.
You will have heard this message this many times in the last 10 years, but this time it is almost certainly true.
The BGA are suggesting that now is a good time to convert to the licence as there is bound to be a rush next summer. The good news is that virtually nothing changes from current BGA operations.
See this BGA page for full details Parachute Repack
Wednesday October 9th Club WhatsApp groups
To join the club WhatsApp community and get instant notification of club events and news, please contact Martin Davidson. New all members group now added.
Events 2025
Flying Weeks
April 14th-18th
May 19th - 23rd
June 16th - 20th
July 14th - 18th
August 18th - 22nd - Possible Task Week
AGM
Saturday May 3rd Open Day
Sunday May 25th
Friends and Family Day
Friday July 11th
Possible expedition
TBC
Flying Weeks
April 14th-18th
May 19th - 23rd
June 16th - 20th
July 14th - 18th
August 18th - 22nd - Possible Task Week
AGM
Saturday May 3rd Open Day
Sunday May 25th
Friends and Family Day
Friday July 11th
Possible expedition
TBC
Aircraft Serviceability
KAN Puchacz
FUY Puchacz
VN Puchacz
DP Puchacz
LPM Astir
JKW Astir
BNH K6
LY Towplane
KU Motorglider
KAN PuchaczFUY PuchaczVN PuchaczDP PuchaczLPM AstirJKW AstirBNH K6LY TowplaneKU Motorglider
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Duty Rotas
View the sheet here
Use this link to register with Google without having to create a Gmail address
Members who have made a swap can you please enter the changes online.
During the period from November to February inclusive, the winch driver changes over at 1PM, In the summer it's at 2PM.
Once the list is published it's your responsibility to arrange a replacement. Contact details are available below.
View the sheet here
Instructions
Rotas are on Google Sheets where anyone can view the documents. To edit the rota you need to be logged into a Google account, but there is no need to create a Gmail address as you can log in to Google with any email address.Use this link to register with Google without having to create a Gmail address
Members who have made a swap can you please enter the changes online.
During the period from November to February inclusive, the winch driver changes over at 1PM, In the summer it's at 2PM.
Once the list is published it's your responsibility to arrange a replacement. Contact details are available below.
Flying Fees
Database update. Flying and payments to 31/8/24.
Download Home Fees program
Right click on the link and "Save Link As"
Program instructions
Your balance is also now on the Booking site after logging on.
The Home Fees program gives you your flying account information, plus all your flying, including instruction and passenger flights. It is a Windows only program.
Your flying fees status can also be viewed on the clubhouse computer using the Fees shorcut icon on the desktop BACS payments
If you make a BACS payment to your flying account Adam Sanders needs to be notified by email. Without that information he will not know about the transfer and your flying account will not be credited.
BACS details
Account: Bath and Wilts Gliding Club
Sort: 20 05 06
Account No: 00141577
The online Home Fees database is updated about every four weeks.
Database update. Flying and payments to 31/8/24.
Download Home Fees program
Right click on the link and "Save Link As"
Program instructions
Your balance is also now on the Booking site after logging on.
Flying Fees Information
Adam Sanders is the Fees secretary. His contact email is on the contact us page.The Home Fees program gives you your flying account information, plus all your flying, including instruction and passenger flights. It is a Windows only program.
Your flying fees status can also be viewed on the clubhouse computer using the Fees shorcut icon on the desktop BACS payments
If you make a BACS payment to your flying account Adam Sanders needs to be notified by email. Without that information he will not know about the transfer and your flying account will not be credited.
BACS details
Account: Bath and Wilts Gliding Club
Sort: 20 05 06
Account No: 00141577
The online Home Fees database is updated about every four weeks.
Safety Reporting
Download BWND Safety Form
Word format for emailing
PDF version for printing
You can download the Word version and complete it on a computer. This can be emailed or sent to the Safety Officer. Or post it in the clubhouse fees slot.
All are studied and acted on by the safety team.
Download BWND Safety Form
Word format for emailing
PDF version for printing
Safety reporting instructions
Please report all safety related issues that do not qualify for mandatory BGA reporting.You can download the Word version and complete it on a computer. This can be emailed or sent to the Safety Officer. Or post it in the clubhouse fees slot.
All are studied and acted on by the safety team.
Committee and AGM Minutes
Access the documents here
Restricted to club members
Minutes have to approved at the subsequent meeting so are published about 6 weeks after the particular meeting.
Confidential items have been redacted from the minutes.
Access the documents here
Restricted to club members
Instructions
As with the rotas and contact details you need to log on to Google and get permission from the administrator to view.Minutes have to approved at the subsequent meeting so are published about 6 weeks after the particular meeting.
Confidential items have been redacted from the minutes.
Member Contact Details
View the sheet here
Restricted to club members
You will need to be logged into a Google account to do this.
View the sheet here
Restricted to club members
Instructions
The list of details is only viewable by club members who have been given access to the file by the webmaster. If you would like to be given permission, please click on the link above and follow the instructions.You will need to be logged into a Google account to do this.