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New BMFA Website launched
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
RESTRICTED AIRSPACE (TEMPORARY) – Queen’s Jubilee Flypast – 02 June 2022
Restriction of Flying Regulations for a flypast to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen on 02 June 2022. The flypast will start in the vicinity of The Wash, The North Sea and Southwold, Suffolk and Southend then route from the hold via Swaffham and Thetford and Colchester towards London to overfly Buckingham … Read More
Free Flight Nationals 2022
Introduction Following the non-availability of Barkston Heath the FFTC have agreed and alternative plan for the Free Flight Nationals, in doing this the FFTC have sought to minimise the confusion and disruption, to the overall contest calendar for 2022. Venues Alternative venues were considered and investigated. However, due to the shortness of time, it was … Read More
Small Unmanned Aircraft – SUA Operator Registration Requirements for BMFA Members joining after 15th June 2020
The CAA have issued the latest general exemption which removes the requirement to register as an SUA operator directly with the CAA for members who joined or renew with the BMFA on or after 15th June 2020, for a period of 90 days. Members who wish to register with the CAA through the BMFA should … Read More
***UPDATED 22/6/2020*** Small Unmanned Aircraft – Remote Pilot Competency Requirements for Remote Pilots in Possession of a BMFA Achievement Certificate and for Control Line flights
The exemptions from article 94F of the Air Navigation Order, (see https://rcc.bmfa.uk/ufaqs/article-94f-certain-small-unmanned-aircraft-requirement-for-acknowledgement-of-competency ) has been extended until 30th December 2020 when the CAA intend to introduce the new European UAS Regulations at which point the exemptions should be incorporated in to the specific permission that is being negotiated with the CAA for BMFA members and members of … Read More
CAA Updates CAP1789 – New European UAS Regulations: General Outline
The CAA have today published an update to CAP1789, which details the EU regulations for unmanned aircraft. Please see https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1789%20Edition3%20June2020.pdf . The regulations were due to come into effect on the 1 July, but due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic they will not now come into effect until 31 December. The important point … Read More
Update on CAA Operator Registration and the new General Exemption E5006 (ORS 1345)
<p>If you are one of the 18,500 members who registered with the CAA as an Operator via the BMFA prior to the 10<sup>th</sup> February, then you should be receiving your operator number within the next few days. The automated email sent to the first 2000 BMFA members uploaded by the CAA earlier this week included … Read More
*** Important Update – Latest CAA Exemption & Registration ***
Following the recent update and issue of the latest exemption from the CAA we have had correspondence from members asking for clarification on the matter. The BMFA’s CEO has been in communication with the CAA over the matter with the hope of bringing a clearer picture and concrete guidance for BMFA members. With the social … Read More
UPDATE – CAA Exemptions from the Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme (DMARES)
There appears to be a considerable amount of myth and misinformation circulating about the status of the exemptions issued by the CAA including those which recognise BMFA Achievements and exempt members from registering as Operators by the 30th November (and doing it instead as part of their BMFA Membership Renewal). Full details of the CAA … Read More