The 2009 BMFA Children's Flight Challenge
We are very pleased to announce the launch of the 2009 Children’s Flight Challenge in conjunction with the Royal Navy, again taking place at the exciting venue of the Imperial War Museum, Duxford, in the spectacular Airspace Building.
The date for your Diary is Saturday the 20th of June, entry to the competition and museum will be free of charge for team members plus two helpers per team (a discounted entry fee will apply for others attending as part of this event).
Closing Date:
The closing date for entries is 1st June 2009 and the competition categories are as follows:
- Junior team Up to 12 years old (including Year 7)
- Senior Team Up to 14 years old (including Year 9)
- Premier League Up to 16 years old (including Year 11)
- Elite Competition Up to age 18 (at date of competition)
- Gyminnie Cricket Up to age 18 (at date of competition)
Be sure not to miss out on this fun filled and educational activity, to enter a team(s) from your school or youth group in the 2009 Flight Challenge, please complete and return the entry form to the British Model Flying Association.
You will receive a starter pack which includes rules for all classes and a free BMFA/ROYAL NAVY Dart Kit.
Please note that the British Model Flying Association does not seek to profit from this competition but only wishes to introduce young people to aviation using affordable and achievable means.
Downloads
Download the rules | Download an entry form| Kits and Materials Order Form
Passes required
All participants in the 2009 Flight Challenge will require a pass in order to gain entry to the Duxford Imperial War Museum. Team members and helpers will be provided with a sticker to display on their clothing; this will serve as the entry pass for the competition and also permit entry to all areas of the museum.
Download the pass application form...
Yours sincerely,
Results and reports
Read the reports from: Stuart Taylor and John Grimson
This is an annual competition, 2006 Competition results are here... .