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News April
April rota is published
Eurofox Rudder Pedals
The rudder bar modification has been approved. The exact action for BMAA owners remains unclear and it's awaiting a CAA decision.
BMAA Airworthiness approval note
CAA Consultation
New CAA consultation on the Pilot Medical Declaration. Closes March 9th.
It is important that we all submit a response.
The BGA have given guidance to pilots on the best way to respond to this survey.
Fees Database
Flying and balances to the end of January
BGA TPs
Download 2026 CUP file
PRK is now Park-the, and there are new local TPs at Wimborne St Giles (WSG) and Rockbourne (RKB).
Charges 2026
The new charges are at this link
Caravan Phone
O2 have withdrawn the caravan phone number, so currently there is no working phone in the caravan.
Flying Weeks
April 20th
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th
August 24th
Events
Awards and Safety Evening
March 14th, Dinner 18:00, Presentations 19:00
Followed by Safety section
AGM
May 2nd
Open Day
May 24th
Jaguar Enthusiasts Group Day
Friday May 29th
Friends and Family Day
Details here
Friday July 10th
Safety Reporting
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 which can either be emailed or sent to the Safety Officer. Also, it can be placed in the clubhouse fees slot.

All reports are studied and acted on by the safety team.

Gliding App
The App is using Tug GPS via the OGN for aerotow release height charge calculations.
Presentation explaining how to use the App at the launchpoint
Another presentation about recency
Duty Rotas
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.
Instructor Booking
Visit the site here
Booking restricted to club members
Instructions Booking site instructions
Notams
Notam Info plotted on a map
This is an unofficial source of Notams and may not be totally accurate.
Flying Fees
Database latest update:
Flying 31/1/26
Balances 31/1/26
Download Home Fees program
Right click on the link and "Save Link As"
Program instructions
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 shortcut 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
Committee and AGM 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
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 need to be logged into a Google account to do this.
Maintenance Bookings
View the sheet here
Restricted to club members
Booking Site
This is the link to the glider and instructor booking site for club members.
Instructions for use are on the booking site.