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 celebrating … Read More
2023 BMFA Record Attempt launched
Free Flight Nationals 2023
Introduction It was not unexpected that Barkston Heath would not be available for the 3-day Bank Holiday event. This despite our proposal of a reduced or closed event. The plan The replacement contests will be a cut down Free Flight Nationals which will not be the same as the “real” Nationals. We will apply a … Read More
BMFA Nationals 2023
We are disappointed to report that we have received confirmation that RAF Barkston Heath will be unavailable to us in 2023 for either the Free Flight Nationals in May or the Power Nationals in August. Alternative arrangements are being made for both events, with the FF Nats being relocated to Salisbury Plain and North Luffenham … Read More
BMFA Issued with New Article 16 Authorisation valid from 22/12/2022 to 31/12/2023
The BMFA has been issued with an updated Article 16 authorisation from the CAA which is valid from 22/12/2022 to 31/12/2023. You can download the updated authorisation from the link below https://rcc.bmfa.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/The-Society-of-Model-Aeronautical-Engineers-Ltd-UAS7068-Article-16-Authorisation-Issue-5-22122022.pdf
Mike Proctor, FSMAE, 1946 – 2022
Mike was a talented flyer, builder and organiser. His flying and building started like many of his generation in the late 50’s early 60’s honing his skills on Free Flight models of all descriptions. Mike moved to York, and trained as a Teacher, becoming Head of Craftwork at a local school. No doubt the Students … Read More
Vacancies for Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager for the British F1E team competing in the 2023 World Championships
OFFICIAL NOTICE The Free Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the posts of Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager for the British F1E team competing in the 2023 World Championships to be held in Turda, Romania on August 1st – 4th. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for team … Read More
Vacancies for Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager for the British F1A/B/C teams competing in the 2023 World Championships
OFFICIAL NOTICE The Free Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the posts of Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager for the British F1A/B/C teams competing in the 2023 World Championships to be held in Saint-Jean-de-Sauves, Poitou, France on August 12th – 20th. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for … Read More
Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager for the 2023 World Championships for space models.
OFFICIAL NOTICE The Free Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the posts of Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager for the British Space Models Team (Juniors and Seniors) competing in the 2023 World Championships to be held in Austin, Texas, USA on July 1st – 8th. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international … Read More
CAA Proposes 20% increase in Operator Registration Fee from April 2023
The CAA have launched a consultation on their Charges Scheme for 2023/24, with the proposed changes due to come into effect on the 1 April, 2023. The CAA proposals include a general 13.5% increase which would take the Operator Registration fee (currently £10) to £11.35. However, they then apply a rounding up to the nearest … Read More
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