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)through NACI.
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 and PART-ML
The IGSA received an EASA Part-M Subpart F (Maintenance Organisation) and Subpart-G (Continuing Airworthiness management) approval in March 2010. The approvals were IE.MF.109 (Subpart-F) and IE.MG.109 (Subpart-G) with Subpart-I – approval to issue Airworthiness Review Certificates (ARCs).
In Sept 2020, the IGSA was granted PART-CAO approval IE.CAO.109 (Combined Airworthiness Organisation). PART-CAO and PART-ML supersedes Part-M.
Officers
Apart from the Officers on the Council, the IGSA also appoints a Chief Technical Office (CTO) as the Maintenance Manager. The CTO is 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-CAO approvals, the IGSA also appoints an Accountable Manager and a Quality Monitor.
During International competitions, the IGSA will appoint a team Captain and pilots.
2024 Council Members
- President: Peter Denman
- Vice-President: TBA
- Chairman: Rudi Villing
- Secretary: Peter Denman
- Treasurer: Ian DeBri
- Member: Dan Begley
- Member: Colin King
- Member: Brian McBride
- Chair Instructors’ Committee: Peter Denman
2024 Officers
- CTO: Kieran Commins
- Badge Officer: Kevin Houlihan
- NACI Delegates: TBA
- EGU Delegate: Kieran Commins
- IGC Delegate: Bruno Ramseyer, Alternate: Dan Begley
- IGSA CAO Accountable Manger: Joe Walsh
- IGSA CAO Maintenance Manager: Kieran Commins
- IGSA CAO Quality Monitor: Brian O’Neill
Irish Gliding and Soaring Association Ltd
Registered in the Republic of Ireland (No: 247232)
Gorwan Grange Airfield, Punchestown, Naas, Co. Kildare
IE.CAO.109