Sorry folks scale Competition is cancelled today due to high winds.
It will take place at a later date to be confirmed.
Jul 04
Reduced rates for both BMFA & KADMAC
Membership rates from 1st July
| Senior Member | £25 plus £29 BMFA |
| Junior Member | £2 plus £13 BMFA |
| Social Member | £6 |
| Associate Member | £1 |
Jul 03
Britain’s Next Air Disaster? Drones?
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.
The BMFA and other UK Associations acknowledge that unlawful operation of unmanned aircraft could potentially result in unacceptable conflict with manned aviation, but the risk should be taken in context and it remains the case that the most significant risk to manned aviation is from other manned aviation.
As a public service broadcaster, the BBC should provide its viewers with balanced reporting and we believe that this is something they have failed to do on this occasion.
The BMFA has always supported the legal, safe and legitimate use of all types of unmanned aircraft and it is disappointing that the BBC appears to have formed a view based on the actions of a small handful of unlawful operators.
Such reporting only serves to compound our ongoing issues in terms of fighting regulations and government policy developed on the basis of fear rather than fact.
We will be submitting a formal complaint to the BBC.
Should members also wish to register their complaints directly, the following links may be helpful:
Jul 03
Indoor Flying coming UP
7th and 28th July Indoor flying at Holy Family School Keighley, starting time around 2pm until 5pm
Jun 17
New FW training Video
Not just for the novice please take a look at this new video from the BMFA achievement scheme
Jun 03
Meeting 4th June
Don’t forget Tuesday’s meeting is bring a model to win another mystery prize.
Apr 28
CCA Proposal
Please take a look at this video and then complete the CCA consolation Click here
Apr 02
Control line flying sessions
We will be flying control line models on Monday and Thursdays from just after 18.00 till dusk weather permitting, if you would like to come and join us please do. At the moment we have 1 possible trainer but by the end of may will have a dedicated club trainer. If you would like more information please feel free to ring me Peter Harvey 07930 685588. If your interested buying some control line equipment, whilst I do have some bits and pieces to sell, I can highly recommend Hobbins Hobbies click here for more information.
BMFA
- 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 SESSIONThe Science and Technology Committee holds its third evidence session on its Commercial and recreational drone use in the UK inquiry on Tuesday 9th July. Watch it online at Parliament TV. Witnesses: At 9.30 am Gemma Alcock, Founder, SkyBound R - Read more
- BBC 2 Documentary “Britain’s Next Air Disaster?”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 activiti - Read more
- Comments made by NATS at the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee - 26 JuneWe 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 - Read more
- CAA Publishes CAP1789 – Outlining the EU regulations for Unmanned AircraftThe EU regulations for Unmanned Aircraft were published in the Official Journal of the European Union on the 11th June and the Implementing Regulation will become applicable on 1st July, 2020. The CAA have recently published CAP1789 which provides a - Read more
- HOUSE OF COMMONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE - COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL DRONE USE INQUIRY - SECOND EVIDENCE SESSIONThe Science and Technology Committee will hold its second evidence session on its Commercial and recreational drone use in the UK inquiry on Wednesday 26th June. Watch it online at Parliament TV. Witnesses: At 9.30 am Captain Tim Pottage, Chair - Read more
- Meeting with the Aviation Minister – Baroness VereRepresentatives 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). Whilst the meeting provided a good opportunity for both sides to clari - Read more
- Call to Action Update - Meeting with the CAA **Please read and share**Representatives of the UK Model Flying Associations met with the CAA yesterday afternoon (29th May 2019). The meeting was constructive, but without any real breakthrough to report at this stage. The CAA were only able to discuss potential options - Read more
- Important Notice to all BMFA Examiners, instructors and achievement scheme test candidates. Mandatory Questions UpdatedUpdated list of Mandatory Questions. To take in to account recent changes to the regulations that affect the flying of model aircraft the list of Mandatory questions has been updated to reflect the changes. The new list is reproduced below and is a - Read more
- AWARDS & HONOURS DEADLINE 1ST AUGUSTDoes anyone in your club deserve an award? Then please nominate them! It can be the person who cuts the grass, a long-standing committee member or a committed instructor. Why not give some recognition to the people who work hard in your club? Co - Read more