The IGSA

The Irish Gliding and Soaring Association (IGSA) is the National Governing Body for Gliding in the Republic of Ireland. It manages gliding in conjunction with the Irish Aviation Authority. The IGSA is affiliated to NACI (National Aero Club of Ireland), EGU (European Gliding Union) and Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI).

The IGSA provides a number of services for Gliding in Ireland.

History

The IGSA was registered in 1994. Previously Irish Gliding has been regulated by the Irish Gliding Association (IGA). The IGSA is registered with the Companies Registration Office, Number 247232.

Membership

All glider pilots are Members of the IGSA. In addition each Gliding Club may affiliate with the IGSA and become Members.

Council

At the AGM the Members elect a Council which is charged with running the affairs of the IGSA. The Council consists of a President, Vice-President, Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and up to 2 ordinary Members. In addition each affiliated Gliding Club may nominate 2 Council Members and the current Chairman of the Instructors' Panel is also nominated.

EASA Part-M

The IGSA received an EASA Part-M Subpart F (Maintenance Organisation) and Subpart-G (Continuing Airworthiness management) approval in March 2010. The approvals are IE.MF.109 (Subpart-F) and IE.MG.109 (Subpart-G) with Subpart-I - approval to issue Airworthiness Review Certificates (ARCs).

Officers

Apart from the Officers on the Council, the IGSA also appoints a Chief Technical Office (CTO) and a Deputy. The CTO and Deputy are responsible for the implementation of Airworthiness Standards. A Badge officer is appointed to manage the issue of FAI Badges. The Council also nominated delegates to NACI, EGU and IGC. Since the reception of Part-M approvals, the IGSA also appoints an Accountable Manager, a Subpart-F Manager, a Subpart-G Manager and a Quality Monitor.

During International competitions, the IGSA will appoint a team Captain and pilots.

2010 Council Members

• President: Peter Denman
• Vice-President: Fran McLoughlin
• Chairman: Kieran Commins
• Secretary: Nick Shortt
• Treasurer: Adrian Sweeney
• Member: Dan Begley
• Chair Instructors' Panel: Cecily Begley

2010 Officers

• CTO: Ciaran Sinclair
• Badge Officer: Bruno Ramseyer
• NACI Delegates: Adrian Sweeney and Ciaran McLoughlin
• EGU Delegate: Kieran Commins
• IGC Delegate: Vacant
• IGSA CAMO Accountable Manger: Kieran Commins
• Subpart-F Manager: Joe Walsh
• Subpart-G Manager: Kieran Commins
• Quality Monitor: John Lavery

Irish Gliding and Soaring Association Ltd

Registered in the Republic of Ireland (No: 247232)

Gorwan Grange Airfield, Punchestown, Naas, Co. Kildare

Subpart-F: IE.MF.109

Subpart-G: IE.MG.109