Vacancy for Team Manager for the British F5J team competing in the 2023 World Championships

02/12/2022By BMFAAdministratorNews Flash, Team Manager Vacancies

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

02/12/2022By BMFAAdministratorNews Flash, Team Manager Vacancies

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

02/12/2022By BMFAAdministratorNews Flash, Team Manager Vacancies

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

Mike Proctor, FSMAE, 1946 – 2022

02/12/2022By BMFAAdministratorNews Flash, Obituaries

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

22/11/2022By BMFAAdministratorGeneral News, News Flash

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

BUCKMINSTER FF GALA 2022 ***Postponed***

04/11/2022By BMFAAdministratorNews Flash

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.

Achievement Scheme Review Committee Vacancies & R/C Silent Flight Achievement Scheme Controller

10/10/2022By BMFAAdministratorGeneral News, News Flash

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