New 8.33kHz Gliding Frequencies from 3rd January 2019

The CAA has notified the updated frequencies to be used by glider traffic from 3rd January 2019.

The original frequencies and their updated frequencies are as follows:

Original FrequencyNEW FREQUENCYPrimary UseSecondary UseMax use level
129.975MHz129.980MHzCommon Glider Field Frequency As a situational awareness/control frequency within a 10 NM radius and up to a height of 3,000 ft above certain approved airfields.FL40
118.685MHzCommon Glider Field Frequency 2 As a situational awareness/control frequency within a 10 NM radius and up to a height of 3,000 ft above certain approved airfields.FL40
130.100MHz130.105MHzSituational AwarenessCompetition Start/FinishFL40
130.125MHz130.130MHzCross Country TrainingCompetition Start/FinishFL40
130.400MHz130.535MHzCloud FlyingOther Situational AwarenessFL100
129.900MHz129.905MHzGround To Ground (Ground Retrieval Purposes Only)Para/Hang-GliderFL40
129.890MHzCoachingFL40
130.405MHzCoachingFL40

The Diversion & Distress frequency 121.5MHz will remain permanently on 25kHz spacing.

Also, a reminder that our neighbours at EGBW Wellesbourne have already made the change from 124.025MHz to their new 8.33kHz frequency 124.030MHz.

Our nearest neighbour Gliding Club, Bidford is now on 118.685MHz.

Safetycom is now 135.480MHz.