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S80s
The club S80s have been damaged by misuse of the front cable release. The damage is identical to KAN six months ago, which was repaired for around £400. This damage has been caused by suddenly letting go of the release knob, where it then hits the instrument. Please release the yellow knob gently. As in this video
BWND SFCL Notes
Please see this note from the CFI (Head of Training) regarding flying after October 1st under the new rules.
S80s
The club S80s have been damaged by misuse of the front cable release. The damage is identical to KAN six months ago, which was repaired for around £400. This damage has been caused by suddenly letting go of the release knob, where it then hits the instrument. Please release the yellow knob gently. As in this video
Please see this note from the CFI (Head of Training) regarding flying after October 1st under the new rules.
Events 2026
Flying Weeks
April 20th
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th
August 24th
Open Day
May 24th Friends and Family Day
July 10th
Flying Weeks
April 20th
May 11th
June 8th
July 13th
August 24th
Open Day
May 24th Friends and Family Day
July 10th
Safety Reporting
Download BWND Safety Form
Word format for emailing
PDF version for printing
You can download the Word version which can either be emailed or sent to the Safety Officer. Also it be placed in the clubhouse fees slot.
All reports 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 which can either be emailed or sent to the Safety Officer. Also it be placed in the clubhouse fees slot.
All reports are studied and acted on by the safety team.
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.
Instructor Booking
View the site here
Booking restricted to club members
View 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.
Notam Info plotted on a map
This is an unofficial source of Notams and may not be totally accurate.
Flying Fees
Database latest: 30/9/25
Download Home Fees program
Right click on the link and "Save Link As"
Program instructions
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
Database latest: 30/9/25
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
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.