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
General News
Best ever Team GBR result at the F3D Pylon Racing World Championships.
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 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
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
CAA Increase Operator Registration Fees from April
Most members are probably aware that the CAA were proposing a 20% increase in the Operator Registration Fee from £10 to £12 from April 2023 (see https://bmfa.org/caa-proposes-20-increase-in-operator-registration-fee-from-april-2023). The CAA run a consultation on their proposed fee increases each year and normally receive a few dozen responses. This year, the CAA received hundreds of responses, the … Read More
Are you looking for a fresh & unique challenge? BMFA – Finance & Admin Support Officer
The British Model Flying Association is seeking to recruit a talented and highly-motivated person as a Finance & Admin Support Officer to join the existing staff. This role will be primarily focussed on the accounting and financial management of the Association in preparation for the retirement of our long-term Accounts Manager in early 2024. The … Read More
BMFA In the Air Tonight, December sessions
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
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
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