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Club Bulletin 251 September 2022
BMFA National Centre Model Engine and Aircraft Auction -Update
The first BMFA Model Engine and Aircraft Auction is almost upon us (29th October) and we have some interesting lots already booked in. Live advance viewing is available on Friday the 28th (11.00am – 4.00pm) and also on the day of the auction (9.00am – 10.00am). It is looking like the auction will feature around … 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 Exhibition Live – In the Air Tonight recording
If you missed the live broadcast from the BMFA Centenary Exhibition at BMFA Buckminster it is now available to watch on the BMFA YouTube channel along with all previous In the Air Tonight sessions.
BMFA Centenary Limited Edition print now available to buy online
The BMFA has agreed a limited edition (50) high quality print run of this painting, “The Timeless Fascination of Flight” by Ben Goymour. Commissioned especially for the BMFA Centenary the prints can now be purchased from the all new BMFA Online store at https://shop.bmfa.org/product/limited-edition-centenary-painting-print
BMFA Centenary Online Store now open
You can now buy the range of BMFA Centenary clothing and gifts online from the all new BMFA Online store at https://shop.bmfa.org
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
CAA set to increase Operator Registration Fee
The CAA have recently published their Scheme of Charges for the 2022/23 financial year, which states that the fee to register with them as an Operator of an unmanned aircraft will be increasing to £10 per year (from the current £9). This increase will apply to everyone who is either registering as an Operator or … Read More
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