The BMFA and British Drone Flyers have teamed up with A-Plan Insurance to offer Moonrock Drone Insurance for members’ drones. As BMFA/BDF membership already provides excellent third-party liability cover, the cover provided through Moonrock does not include this, but it provides cover for the drone in the event of accidental damage, unintentional fly-away or theft … Read More
**New Special Offer** Accidental Damage, Flyaway and Theft cover for your drones
BMFA Centenary Exhibition Live – In the Air Tonight recording
If you missed the live broadcast from the BMFA Centenary Exhibition at BMFA Buckminster it is now available to watch on the BMFA YouTube channel along with all previous In the Air Tonight sessions.
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
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 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
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