Applications are invited for the posts of Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager for the 2023 F2 Control Line European Championships to be held in Wloclawek, Poland 7-12 Aug 23. The successful applicants will have a working knowledge of all aspects of F2 classes and the FAI sporting code. Duties include preparations ahead of the … Read More
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Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager required for 2023 F2 European Championships
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
F3C and F3N team manager vacancies for the 2023 World F3CN Championships in the USA (1-9 August)
The AHA (Association of Helicopter Aerosports) is looking for 2 team managers – one for F3C and the other for F3N for the 2023 World F3CN Championships in the USA (1-9 August). Ideally you would have experience of international competitions and have a good working knowledge of F3C / F3N and the FAI Sporting Code. … Read More
Vacancy for Team Manager for the British F5J team competing in the 2023 World Championships
The Silent Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the post of Team Manager for the British F5J team competing in the 2023 World Championships to be held in Dupnitsa, Bulgaria 13-19 August 20231. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for team members and their equipment, co-ordinating with organisers before … Read More
Vacancy for Team Manager for the British F3K team competing in the 2023 World Championships
The Silent Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the post of Team Manager for the British F3K team competing in the 2023 World Championships to be held in Sanpetru, Romania, 26 August – 1 September 20231. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for team members and their equipment, co-ordinating … Read More
Team Manager vacancy for the F3D/F3E (Pylon Racing) World Championships 2023
The BMPRA (British Miniature Pylon Racing Association) on behalf of the BMFA RC Power Technical Committee is looking for a F3D team manager for the 2023 F3D/F3E World Championships in the Netherlands (July 31st – August 5th 2023). Ideally candidates would have experience of international competitions and have a good working knowledge of F3D / … Read More
Team Manager vacancy for the F3A (RC Aerobatics) World Championship 2023
The GBRCAA (Great Britain Radio Control Aerobatics Association) on behalf of the BMFA RC Power Technical Committee is seeking candidates for the job of Team Manager for the 2023 F3A World Championship to be held in Casino, NSW, Australia from 19th to 26th August 2023. Candidates should have a good understanding the FAI Sporting Code … Read More
Mike Proctor, FSMAE, 1946 – 2022
Mike was a talented flyer, builder and organiser. His flying and building started like many of his generation in the late 50’s early 60’s honing his skills on Free Flight models of all descriptions. Mike moved to York, and trained as a Teacher, becoming Head of Craftwork at a local school. No doubt the Students … 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
CAA Proposes 20% increase in Operator Registration Fee from April 2023
The CAA have launched a consultation on their Charges Scheme for 2023/24, with the proposed changes due to come into effect on the 1 April, 2023. The CAA proposals include a general 13.5% increase which would take the Operator Registration fee (currently £10) to £11.35. However, they then apply a rounding up to the nearest … Read More