The CAA are calling for input about a review of the UK UAS regulations that affects model aircraft and drone flying. It is important that as many members as possible respond to the consultation. However, it is important that it is a co-ordinated response and while we would ask all members be prepared to respond … Read More
Author: BMFAAdministrator
CAA Call for Input: Review of UK UAS Regulations
Best ever Team GBR result at the F3D Pylon Racing World Championships.
Final results are in from the F3D Pylon Racing World Championships in Drachten, Holland. We are pleased to report the best ever GBR Team finish, just missing out on a medals in 4th Place. What a great effort from the Team of Ollie Witt, Shane Egan and Nathan Attridge. Team Manager Barrie Lever has been … Read More
Meet your 2023 Great Britain team members
Every year the BMFA send teams to FAI World and European Championships to represent Great Britain in the many disciplines of our wonderful sport.You can meet the team members at https://bmfa.org/gbr-teams
VACANCY – BMFA NEWS – EDITOR
Our long standing Editor of the BMFA NEWS, Pete Dodd, has decided to retire. I would like to record my thanks to Pete, who has done a great job for us and I’m sure members will join me in offering best wishes to Pete for his retirement. We are now seeking to recruit a new … Read More
2023 Control Line Nationals Entry Forms now live
2023 BMFA National Control Line Championships 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: … Read More
Team Manager F1D (Indoor Duration) European Championships – 2023.
Candidates are invited to apply for the post of GBR F1D Team Manager 2023, for the European Championship to be held in the Slanic Prahova, Romania between 9th and 14th December 2023. The Team Manager needs a good knowledge of the FAI Sporting Code in particular the F1D rules and be comfortable with managing a … Read More
2023 BMFA Record Attempt – Result
182 clubs took part in the 2023 attempt which took place on Sunday 14th May 2023. Despite varied weather across the day, 16 clubs were unable to take part due to bad weather or a waterlogged flying site, a total of 2224 aircraft were airborne as the clock ticked past noon. Another fantastic achievement. While … Read More
Free Flight Nationals 2023 – Update
Free Flight Nationals 2023 Facilities There will be no camping or other facilities except for the provision of toilets. The entrance gate at North Luffenham will be manned. Awards Certificates and medals for all events will be awarded. Hand launch glider and catapult glider will be flown at both North Luffenham and Salisbury Area 8. … Read More
The BMFA & SAA commit to work together for the benefit of all model flyers in Scotland
This joint statement, on behalf of the SAA and BMFA, is being released to members of both Associations as an update on the progress to date between our two organisations on the agreement to ‘work together’ in Scotland to the mutual benefit of all members. As we now enter the Spring of 2023, we are … Read More
Tony Hooper MBE (1941 – 2023)
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the sad passing of Tony Hooper on Thursday 30th March 2023. Having developed an interest in aviation at an early age, he remained an aeromodeller throughout his life, serving the Large Model Association as the co-ordinator of their over 20kg Scheme (including being the point … Read More