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
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Vacancy for Team Manager for the British F5J team competing in the 2023 World Championships
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
BUCKMINSTER FF GALA 2022 ***Postponed***
Due to the unfavourable weather forecast (bearing in mind the venue), plus the need to accommodate other users of the site, Buckminster FF Gala will not take place on Sunay Nov. 6th. Reserve date is Sun. Nov 13, please check the website for confirmation.
BMFA In the Air Tonight returns. Tuesday 8th November @7pm
We are pleased to announce the return of our In the Air Tonight sessions for the 2022-2023 season. Starting with the return of the Flying Priest, Fr Luke Goymour on Tuesday 8th November at 7pm. Luke will share his thoughts and experiences on competing, building and flying with small free-flight models and explores the development … 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