Competitions

Introduction

If you are new to the idea of flying without an engine it may come as surprise to discover that they are commonly raced over cross-country tasks which can be over 300 miles . For a full explanation of gliding competitions (from the Lasham Gliding Society) click on the here. 

Every year the BGGC runs a competition at Nympsfield, either the Western Regional or one of  the National class competitions. For the latest competition news see here.  

National Club Ladder and BGA Competitions

The Ladder is an informal, year-long competition designed primarily to encourage cross-country soaring amongst glider pilots based in the UK. There are in fact three National Ladders. The Open Ladder to which any flight may qualify, the Weekend Ladder, where the flight must have taken place at the weekend and the Junior Ladder where the pilot must qualify as a junior (under 25).  The National Ladder and all participating club ladders can be viewed at the National Ladder Web Site

You can find a full listing of British Gliding Association rated Regional and National rated competitions by following the  BGA Competitions link. The Competition Handbook is also available for download in the link above.

Results from Nympsfield

Results will be posted here as they become available