| Sport | Gliding |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Membership | 80 gliding clubs |
| Abbreviation | BGA |
| Founded | 1929 |
| Affiliation | Fédération Aéronautique Internationale |
| Regional affiliation | Royal Aero Club |
| Headquarters | Leicester, United Kingdom |
| Chairman | George Metcalfe |
| CEO | Pete Stratten |
| Official website | |
| www | |
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The British Gliding Association (BGA) is the governing body for gliding in the United Kingdom.[1] Gliding in the United Kingdom operates through 80 gliding clubs (both civilian and service)[1] which have 2,310 gliders and 9,462 full flying members (including service personnel), though a further 17,000 people have gliding air-experience flights each year.[2]
- ^ a b "About the BGA". Retrieved 8 November 2011.
- ^ "Sailplane & Gliding". June–July 2011.
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