Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Download Music Festival, Leicestershire 7-13 June 2023 – DRONE ONLY

02/06/2023By BMFAAdministratorNews Flash

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Download Music Festival, Leicestershire 7-13 June 2023 – DRONE ONLY Restriction of Flying Regulations for drones only at Download Music Festival, Leicestershire 7-13 June 2023. Details By NOTAM and in a Briefing Sheet on the NATS website. SW2023/139 Categories: Drones The CAA Aviation House Beehive Ring Road Crawley West Sussex RH6 0YR www.caa.co.uk … Read More

2023 BMFA Record Attempt – Result

23/05/2023By BMFAAdministratorGeneral News, News Flash

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

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) – Birmingham West Midlands 27 – 28 May 2023 DRONE ONLY

22/05/2023By BMFAAdministratorNews Flash

Restricted Airspace (Temporary) –  Birmingham West Midlands 27 – 28 May 2023 DRONE ONLY Restriction of Flying Regulations for drones only in Birmingham city centre, for the Pride festival on 27 and 28 May 2023. Details by NOTAM and in a Briefing Sheet on the NATS website. SW2023/125 Categories: Drones The CAA Aviation House Beehive Ring Road Crawley West … Read More

Free Flight Nationals 2023 – Update

08/05/2023By BMFAAdministratorNationals, News Flash

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

2023 BMFA Charity Distance Challenge launched

31/03/2023By BMFAAdministratorNews Flash

Hopefully you are already aware of the 2023 attempt to beat the record for the largest number of model aircraft in the air simultaneously that we set last year and I hope that your club is considering joining in. It certainly proved an excellent day for those that took part last year. For further details … Read More