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
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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
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
BMFA Issued with New Article 16 Authorisation valid from 22/12/2022 to 31/12/2023
The BMFA has been issued with an updated Article 16 authorisation from the CAA which is valid from 22/12/2022 to 31/12/2023. You can download the updated authorisation from the link below https://rcc.bmfa.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Society-of-Model-Aeronautical-Engineers-Ltd-UAS7068-Article-16-Authorisation-Issue-5-22122022.pdf
In the Air Tonight Tuesday 20th December @ 7pm – The work of the AAIB and how it interacts with the BMFA membership with Mark Ellis
We are very pleased to be joined by Mark Ellis from the Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) for our next session on Tuesday 20th December @7pm. Mark will talk about the work of the AAIB and how they interact with the BMFA membership. He will also case study two investigations the AAIB has undertaken recently … Read More
Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager required for 2023 F2 European Championships
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
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