<p>It is with sadness that I have to report that Neville (Nev) Eyre, well-known Team Race flier and member of the Wharfedale &amp; District Aeromodellers passed away on Saturday whilst competing in Texas Quickie Rat Race at the Barton Club. He was 59.</p> <p>I understand that Nev had just taken off after a pit-stop when … Read More

<p>John O’Donnell<br />1932 – 18/4/2017</p> <p><img src="https://www.bmfa.org/Portals/0/xNews/uploads/2017/4/25/John%20O'Donnell%20head%20and%20shoulders.jpg" alt="JOD" width="400" height="267" /><br /><br />John O’Donnell has died – he was 84.<br /><br />JOD as he was known, was the most consistently successful model flyer of all time where it really counts, – in competition. Throughout his career, he honed his skills by careful thought and rigorous … Read More

<p>It is with sadness that we record the passing of Allan Pointer on the 28th March 2017. Allan was a long serving member, committee member and newsletter editor of Southampton Model Aeroplane Club.</p> <p>With his craft skills and knowledge, Allan's ability to design, build and fly model aircraft placed him at the apex of the … Read More

<p>Martyn Pressnell Ceng, FRAeS</p> <p>24/9/1936 – 8/1/2017</p> <p>Born in Southend, Martyn was an aviation enthusiast since childhood, becoming an experienced designer of model aircraft at the age of eighteen for Contest Kits of Leigh-on Sea. His particular interest was free-flight rubber competition, an interest he pursued all his life.</p> <p>After a degree in aeronautical engineering … Read More

<div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1×3 pg-1h3 pg-1y4 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs0 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0">Born in Southend, Martyn was an aviation enthusiast since childhood, becoming an experienced</div> <div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1×3 pg-1h3 pg-1y5 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs0 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0">designer of model aircraft at the age of eighteen for Contest Kits of Leigh-on Sea. His particular</div> <div class="t pg-1m0 … Read More

<p>Clive passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2016 aged 74.</p> <p>He was a dedicated and respected Aerobatic Modeller, Flyer and Designer for more than 50 years.</p> <p>He was an active member of the BMFA, GBRCAA and many local model flying clubs.</p> <p>He leaves behind a wife Valerie and daughter Karen.</p>

<p>Brian was not a nationally known figure in the aero modelling world other than a couple of mentions in some modelling magazines but was a tremendous example of someone who refused to let enormous obstacles stop him from enjoying life to the full. Brian was severely injured in a motorcycle crash at the age of … Read More

<p><a href="/Portals/0/xNews/uploads/2016/12/9/Robin Sleight.jpg"> </a><a href="/Portals/0/xNews/uploads/2016/12/9/Robin circa 1953.jpg"> <img src="/Portals/0/xNews/uploads/2016/12/9/Robin circa 1953.jpg" alt="" width="269" height="220" /></a></p> <p>Robin Sleight, Honorary Secretary of the BMFA and Chairman of the British Association of Radio Control Soarers, died on December 2^nd, 2016.</p> <p>Robin had been a member of the BMFA for nearly sixty years starting like so many others with Keil … Read More

<p>It is with great sadness that we write to inform you of the death of Roger Bellingham (Honorary Member) on Friday 7th October.<br />Roger devoted a great deal of his life to the model flying movement, serving as BMFA Flying Site Officer on a voluntary basis for a number of years, before being contracted as … Read More

<p>It is with great sadness we inform everyone that Malcolm (Mac) Taylor passed away on July 30th 2016.</p> <p>Malcolm was a member of the BMFA for several years including the SMAE. He was a Chief Examiner for the Midlands region for many years in the 1908/90s.</p> <p>He formed the company of Taylorcraft in the 80s. … Read More