Classes covered

This page covers the following classes:

Held at Buckminster (22/23/24 Aug, except Nostalgic Speed 12/13 Aug)

• All Combat classes: registration
• All Aerobatics Classes – F2B, Classic, Vintage: registration, Clubman: registration
• All Nostalgic Speed Classes: registration
• Modern Racing Classes (F2C, F2CN, British Goodyear, Open Goodyear, and 1/2A): registration

Held at Barton Aerodrome (Speed: 19/20 Aug, Vintage TR: 26/27/28 Aug)

• Speed – details
• Vintage Racing Classes (VTR A , VTR B, VTR 1/2A, Barton B, Classic 15) – registration

How to find Barton MFC

Competition Rules

With the exception of Clubman Stunt, all competition events will be held in accordance with the current edition Section 4 of the BMFA Competition Rules. This publication may be accessed through the BMFA Rules Link. Clubman Stunt rules are shown here.
Note that F2 classes are flown in accordance with the current FAI rules, as modified by the BMFA rules to take into account U.K. circumstances.

Instructions, particularly safety instructions from CDs must be followed.

Officials

• CL Nationals Driector: Mervyn Jones
• Site Manager: Manny Williamson
• Competitor Queries and Advice: Val James

Buckminster

Location

Sewstern
Grantham
Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW

Latitude: 52.7789987045
Longitude: -0.706533669404

Directions to the site

• From the A1 Northbound
• From the A1 Southbound

Site Rules

• Follow the instructions of BMFA staff and officials
• Comply with the site flying rules . Note that, for 22,23,24 Aug, the RC runway becomes a designated CL area..
• Camping should be booked in advance via the registration forms, unless you wish to camp outside the dates offered – in which case contact the site direct to make a booking. MODERN RACING COMPETITORS: you have a campsite booking form separate from the team competition booking form.

Facilities

Accommodation

Apart from the Campsite, the following hotels are suggested:

• Travelodge, A1 Services, Colsterworth a budget but clean, comfortable hotel with friendly helpful staff at reception. Boxed breakfast only, but an easy walk to an excellent breakfast or takeaway -as noted elsewhere in the list.
• Travelodge South Witham
• Blue Cow Inn South Witham
• Premier Inn, Harlaxton Road,Grantham, just off the A1. Good food and drink a Brewers Fayre pub, “The Farrier” on site.
• The Tollemache Arms – an upmarket hotel in Buckminster village. Good pub food and drink available to non guests.

Food

Breakfast

• Colsterworth Truck Stop at A1 Services, Colsterworth server of legendary breakfasts. Service starts at 06:00 on weekdays, 08:00 Saturdays, 09:00 Sundays.
• Burger King at A1 Services, Colsterworth can be reached via a covered walkway from the Travelodge hotel.
• Greggs at A1 Services, Colsterworth – located next to the Burger King. You could buy a breakfast here – but it is also useful for takeaway lunch. Opens 06:00 mornings, 07:00 weekends.
• McDonalds A1 near Colsterworth

Lunch

• Greggs at A1 Services, Colsterworth – good for takeaway lunch.
• Spar shop at the petrol station, A1 Services, Colsterworth. Good for sandwiches to takeaway.
• Co-op, Bridge End, Colsterworth, Grantham, NG33 5NZ – excellent for sandwiches etc to take away.

Dinner

• The White Lion, High Street, Colsterworth – excellent English country pub food.
• China Moon Restaurant, Colsterworth – A1 Northbound, Colsterworth, NG33 5JJ – (Just Behind 8P Services Station)
  Closed Tuesdays. Good for large parties as much as you want deal at £17.50 a head.
• McDonalds A1 near Colsterworth .
• The Tollemache Arms, Buckminster village.
• The Blue Dog Inn, Sewstern Village.