Further to our previous post (https://bmfa.org/caa-review-of-uk-unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas-regulations) regarding the CAA consultation on a review of the current regulations for unmanned aircraft systems along with proposals for the introduction of some new requirements including Remote I.D. We have been working in liaison with the Large Model Association to prepare a joint response to the consultation which may … Read More
CAA – Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations – BMFA/LMA Response
BMFA Model Engine & Aircraft Auction, Saturday 6th January 2024
The next BMFA Model Engine & Aircraft Auction will take place on Saturday 6th January from 10am. As per last January this auction is an on-line only event and will once again be administered under the expert and charismatic hammer of Bruce Collinson, and all valuing and lotting has been carried out by the same … Read More
BMFA Christmas Opening Hours
BMFA Registered Office and Membership Services are moving. The BMFA Registered Office is now Buckminster Lodge, Sewstern, Grantham, NG33 5RW However, any post relating to membership or achievements should go to the following address. BMFA Membership Services c/o British Gliding Association 8 Merus Court Meridian Business Park Leicester LE19 1RJ BMFA Office … Read More
F5J Team Manager & Helper Vacancy
The Silent Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the post of Team Manager for the British F5J team competing in the European Championships to be held in Deva, Romania 25-30 August 20241. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for team members and their equipment, co-ordinating with organisers before and … Read More
F3K Team Manager and Helper Vacancy
The Silent Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the post of Team Manager for the British F3K team competing in the European Championships to be held in Włocławek, Poland 7-13 July 20241. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for team members and their equipment, co-ordinating with organisers before and … Read More
F3F Team Manager Vacancy
The Silent Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the post of Team Manager for the British F3F team competing in the World Championships to be held in Limoux, France 6-12 October 20241. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for team members and their equipment, co-ordinating with organisers before and … Read More
F3A Team Manager Vacancy
Applications are invited for the role of Team Manager for the 2024 F3A European Championship, to be held at Sivry, Belgium, from 20th to 27th July 2024. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of RC Aerobatics class F3A, including knowledge of the relevant FAI Sporting Code. The Team Manager will be required to coordinate team preparation … Read More
CAA – Review of UK Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Regulations
The CAA have recently launched a consultation on a review of the current regulations for unmanned aircraft systems along with the introduction of some new requirements including Remote I.D. The proposals include a simplification of the current Open Category requirements which would see the operational sub-categories re-named to ‘Over’, ‘Near’ and ‘Far’, in relation to … Read More
BMFA Membership Fees for 2024
The 76th AGM took place on November 18th. In the face of reducing membership numbers, the Board proposed some significant cuts in expenditure coupled with an inflationary increase in the senior subscription rate to £45. However, this proposal was amended by a vote of the AGM which set the rate to £47. Therefore, the subscriptions … Read More
CAA Proposes 8.3% increase in Operator Registration Fee from April 2024
The CAA have launched a consultation on their Charges Scheme for 2024/25, with the proposed changes due to come into effect on the 1 April, 2024. The CAA proposals include a general 5.3% increase with an additional 3% being used to support innovation, which in combination will take the Operator Registration fee (currently £10.33) to … Read More