6th December @ 7pm Jet aeromodelling with Dave Wilshere Dave Wilshire has been flying model aircraft since Noah was leading his animals onto the arc, his experience covers just about all types of models but for the last couple of decades Dave has specialised in Turbine powered models. Dave will give us an insight into … Read More
General News
BMFA In the Air Tonight, December sessions
BMFA Subscriptions for 2023
The 75th Annual General Meeting of the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers (SMAE) Ltd took place on Saturday 19th November. The AGM approved a small increase in the membership fees for 2023, primarily to cover the increased cost of insurance premiums. 2023 Membership fees (renewals will be available from 1st December 2022) are therfore: Senior … Read More
Achievement Scheme Review Committee Vacancies & R/C Silent Flight Achievement Scheme Controller
Achievement Scheme Review Committee Vacancies Four members of the existing Achievement Scheme Review Committee (ASRC) will retire by rotation at the end of this year, although they may apply for re-election. Therefore, we have vacancies on this important committee. Do you think you could become a member? If so, please get in touch with the … Read More
Model Builders Show 1st and 2nd of October 2022
Traders List Inwoods Models SLEC Tony Nijhuis Designs Permagrit/Deluxe Materials PB Models Century UK Fighter Aces Als Hobbies Peak Tools Flightplan Models Roy’s Pantry (catering outlet) Practical Demonstrations in the Breakout Room/workshop Phil Clarke of Fighter Aces 10.30am Both Days Glass Cloth Epoxy Skinning plus the Klass Kote Paint System. Tony Nijhuis Designs 12.30pm Both … Read More
Notice of the 75th Annual General Meeting of the SMAE Ltd and Annual Prize Giving Dinner
The AGM and Annual Prize-giving Dinner will be held at the Voco St John’s Hotel, 651 Warwick Road, Solihull, B01 1AT. This is a new venue for the AGM at a well-appointed hotel that offers amenities more appropriate for our Centenary celebrations. The AGM is the opportunity for your club to have a direct say … Read More
**New Special Offer** Accidental Damage, Flyaway and Theft cover for your drones
The BMFA and British Drone Flyers have teamed up with A-Plan Insurance to offer Moonrock Drone Insurance for members’ drones. As BMFA/BDF membership already provides excellent third-party liability cover, the cover provided through Moonrock does not include this, but it provides cover for the drone in the event of accidental damage, unintentional fly-away or theft … Read More
BMFA Centenary Record Attempt – Results and final participation numbers
On the 15th May 2022 BMFA members across the UK came together at 12 noon to collectively attempt to set a new record for the greatest number of model aircraft of all types in the air at one time at BMFA affiliated clubs around the UK. The attempt was one of a number of events … Read More
Possible amendments to Poisons Act (1972). Affects users of fuel containing nitromethane. Please respond to the consultation.
Members may be aware that the Home Office are currently undertaking a consultation on amendments to the Poisons Act 1972, which controls the sale of certain explosives precursors and poisons – including nitromethane. At the present time, members of the public are permitted to acquire, import, possess and use products containing up to 30% nitromethane. It … Read More