It is with great sadness that we report the death of our Vice-President and former Chairman, Kath Watson FSMAE who has passed away after a recent diagnosis of cancer. Her fourteen years as Chairman, the second longest term in our history, saw several key innovations including the acquisition of Chacksfield House, the requirement for all … Read More
KATH WATSON FSMAE – BMFA VICE-PRESIDENT 1938-2023
GBR Team Reports from F1 Free Flight World Championships.
12th – 19th August 2023 – Moncontour-du-Poitou, France Reports from the F1 World Championships submitted by Mike Fantham, FSMAE
More GBR Medal Success!
Congratulations to the GBR F2A Control Line Speed team of Peter Halman, Paul Eisner and David Brewin (pictured with Team Manager, Val James) who have captured a very creditable Team Silver medal at the F2 Control Line European Championships in Wloclawek, Poland. Team Manager Val James has been provided daily updates from the championships which … Read More
GBR F3N Aerobatic Freestyle Helicopter team capture World Championships Silver!
Congratulations to the GBR F3N team of Aaron Cole, Duncan Osbourn and Dave Fisher, also Team Manager Julie Fisher who have taken the Team silver medal in the FAI World Championships in Muncie, Indiana, USA.
CAA Call for Input: Review of UK UAS Regulations
The CAA are calling for input about a review of the UK UAS regulations that affects model aircraft and drone flying. It is important that as many members as possible respond to the consultation. However, it is important that it is a co-ordinated response and while we would ask all members be prepared to respond … Read More
Best ever Team GBR result at the F3D Pylon Racing World Championships.
Final results are in from the F3D Pylon Racing World Championships in Drachten, Holland. We are pleased to report the best ever GBR Team finish, just missing out on a medals in 4th Place. What a great effort from the Team of Ollie Witt, Shane Egan and Nathan Attridge. Team Manager Barrie Lever has been … Read More
Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Edinburgh Castle 3 – 26 August 2023 – DRONE ONLY
Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Edinburgh Castle, 3 – 26 August 2023 – DRONE ONLY Restriction of Flying Regulations for drones only at Edinburgh Castle between 3 – 26 August 2023. Details by NOTAM and in AIC M084/2023 on the NATS website. Want to know more about why restrictions are put in place and how they … Read More
Meet your 2023 Great Britain team members
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
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 Control Line Nationals Entry Forms now live
2023 BMFA National Control Line Championships Classes covered This page covers the following classes: Held at Buckminster (22/23/24 Aug, except Nostalgic Speed 12/13 Aug) All Combat classes: registration All Aerobatics Classes – F2B, Classic, Vintage: registration, Clubman: registration All Nostalgic Speed Classes: registration Modern Racing Classes (F2C, F2CN, British Goodyear, Open Goodyear, and 1/2A): registration Held at Barton Aerodrome (Speed: … Read More