Monday August 8th @ 7pm For this special edition of In the Air Tonight, – Mark, Barrie & Andy will be joined by Jim Wright, FSMAE one of the team behind the amazing Centenary exhibition at BMFA Buckminster, your chance to take a look at some of the amazing exhibits showcasing 100 years of British … Read More
An In the Air Tonight Special – Live from the BMFA Centenary Exhibition 08/08/2022 @7pm
Tony Shortell – 1932 – 2021
Why do we take part in hobbies, past times, and sport? Out of work activities allow us to get away from the stresses and strains of the real world and meet people in a social environment. We make friends, often for life, with people who share common interests and passion. Most of us will have … Read More
Commonwealth Games Birmingham Temporary Air Space Restrictions July 22nd – August 9th
The Government are implementing temporary Air Space Restrictions and Signal jamming that may affect control systems for model aircraft and drones from July 22nd – August 9th, to “ensure the delivery of a safe and secure Games.” Full details of the restrictions are available from https://airspacesafety.com/birmingham-2022 You can use the Altitude Angel Drone Safety Map at https://dronesafetymap.com to check if … Read More
BMFA Centenary Limited Edition print now available to buy online
The BMFA has agreed a limited edition (50) high quality print run of this painting, “The Timeless Fascination of Flight” by Ben Goymour. Commissioned especially for the BMFA Centenary the prints can now be purchased from the all new BMFA Online store at https://shop.bmfa.org/product/limited-edition-centenary-painting-print
BMFA Centenary Online Store now open
You can now buy the range of BMFA Centenary clothing and gifts online from the all new BMFA Online store at https://shop.bmfa.org
BMFA Centenary Exhibition now open!
Open most days from July 18th to August 31st 2022 from 10am to 4pm (last entry 3pm) you will be able to visit the largest gathering of UK model aircraft from the historic to the ultra-modern you’re ever likely to witness. The National Centre at Buckminster is the venue and the exhibition is one of … Read More
An In the Air Tonight Special Tuesday 19th July @ 6pm
Tuesday July 19th @ 6pm For the first time we will be transmitting live from the UK and Croatia. Andy from sunny Yorkshire and Mark roving from the Open Indoor International in Karlovac. The contest is from a large Sports Arena over a week with all forms of Indoor duration on show. We will be … Read More
2022 Control Line National Championships
Entry forms for the 2022 British National Control Line Championships are available on the BMFA NAtionals Website at https://nationals.bmfa.uk/ and also on the CLTC website at https://control-line.bmfa.uk/2022-bmfa-nationals-control-line-competition-information/
New BMFA Website launched
We have today launched a new BMFA website. The webmaster is more than happy to receive feedback and information on any issues you may be having. Please email webmaster@bmfa.org with any issues or comments. If you would like to subscribe to receive news alerts please complete the form subscribe form. Please note subscriptions from the … Read More
BMFA Centenary Record Attempt – Results and final participation numbers
On the 15th May 2022 BMFA members across the UK came together at 12 noon to collectively attempt to set a new record for the greatest number of model aircraft of all types in the air at one time at BMFA affiliated clubs around the UK. The attempt was one of a number of events … Read More