The Royal Aero Club Trust has awarded 35 bursaries in 2019 (including four to BMFA members) to enable young air sport enthusiasts to develop and advance their air sport qualifications. The awards were made under the Trust’s flying for youth scheme. Among those who were awarded a bursary the following were given special awards, which … Read More
Four BMFA Members benefit from 2019 Royal Aero Club Trust Bursaries
HOUSE OF COMMONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE – COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL DRONE USE INQUIRY – THIRD EVIDENCE SESSION
<p>The <strong><a href="http://www.parliament.uk/science">Science and Technology Committee</a></strong> holds its third evidence session on its <em>Commercial and recreational drone use in the UK</em> inquiry on Tuesday 9th July. </p> <p>Watch it online at <strong><a href="http://parliamentlive.tv/Commons">Parliament TV</a></strong>.</p> <p><strong>Witnesses:</strong></p> <p><strong>At 9.30 am</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Gemma Alcock, Founder, SkyBound Rescuer</strong></li> <li><strong>Professor David Dunn, International Politics, University of Birmingham</strong></li> <li><strong>David Phipps, Chief Executive, … Read More
BBC 2 Documentary “Britain’s Next Air Disaster?”
<p>BMFA members have been expressing their deep concern and criticism of the BBC Two documentary, ‘Britain’s Next Air Disaster? Drones?’, which sensationalised the potential risks from ‘drones’ and grossly mis-represented the entirely safe activities routinely undertaken by thousands of lawful ‘drone’ operators.</p> <p>The BMFA and other UK Associations acknowledge that unlawful operation of unmanned aircraft … Read More
Comments made by NATS at the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee – 26 June
<p>We have this morning registered our concern with Martin Rolfe, the CEO of NATS regarding the comments made by their representative at the Select Committee evidence hearing which took place on the 26th June, where 'drone' operators were categorised as either 'clueless, careless or criminal'.</p> <p>We have received assurances that NATS would never categorise operators … Read More
CAA Publishes CAP1789 – Outlining the EU regulations for Unmanned Aircraft
<p>The EU regulations for Unmanned Aircraft were published in the Official Journal of the European Union on the 11<sup>th</sup> June and the Implementing Regulation will become applicable on 1<sup>st</sup> July, <strong>2020.</strong></p> <p>The CAA have recently published CAP1789 which provides a detailed guide to the EU regulations which you can find here: <a href="http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1789%20EU%20UAS%20Regulations-Guidance.pdf">http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1789%20EU%20UAS%20Regulations-Guidance.pdf</a></p> <p>CAP1789 includes … Read More
HOUSE OF COMMONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE – COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL DRONE USE INQUIRY – SECOND EVIDENCE SESSION
<p>The <strong><a href="http://www.parliament.uk/science">Science and Technology Committee</a></strong> will hold its second evidence session on its <em>Commercial and recreational drone use in the UK</em> inquiry on Wednesday 26th June.</p> <p>Watch it online at <strong><a href="http://parliamentlive.tv/Commons">Parliament TV</a></strong>.</p> <p><strong>Witnesses:</strong></p> <p><strong>At 9.30 am</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Captain Tim Pottage, Chairman of RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems) <br /> Working Group, British Airline Pilots … Read More
House of Commons Science and Technology Committee – Commercial and Recreational Drone use Inquiry
<p>The <strong><a href="http://www.parliament.uk/science">Science and Technology Committee</a></strong> holds its first evidence session on its <em>Commercial and recreational drone use in the UK</em> inquiry.</p> <p> </p> <p>Watch it online at <strong><a href="http://parliamentlive.tv/Commons">Parliament TV</a></strong>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Witnesses:</strong></p> <p><strong>At 9.45 am</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Tim Johnson, Policy Director, Civil Aviation Authority</strong></li> <li><strong>Richard Parker, Chief Executive Officer, Altitude Angel</strong></li> <li><strong>Anne-Lise Scaillierez, Director, Association of Remotely Piloted … Read More
Meeting with the Aviation Minister – Baroness Vere
<p>Representatives from the UK Model Flying Associations met with the Aviation Minister, Baroness Vere of Norbiton at the Department for Transport yesterday (Tuesday 5th June 2019).</p> <p>Whilst the meeting provided a good opportunity for both sides to clarify their position and understand each other’s priorities, there is little in the way of good news to … Read More
Call to Action Update – Meeting with the CAA **Please read and share**
<p>Representatives of the UK Model Flying Associations met with the CAA yesterday afternoon (29th May 2019).</p> <p>The meeting was constructive, but without any real breakthrough to report at this stage. </p> <p>The CAA were only able to discuss potential options within the restrictive policy framework dictated by the DfT. One such option is the possibility of … Read More
** IMPORTANT UPDATE ** CAA PROPOSALS PLEASE READ & SHARE **
<p>** IMPORTANT UPDATE ** CAA PROPOSALS PLEASE READ & SHARE **</p> <p>We would like to thank all members who have responded to the CAA consultation at <a href="https://consultations.caa.co.uk/finance/drone-registration/">https://consultations.caa.co.uk/finance/drone-registration/</a> and who have written to the Aviation Minister, CAA CEO and your local MPs’</p> <p>Yesterday (3/5/2019), the BMFA's CEO has been contacted and asked to attend a … Read More