BMFA – update on CAA Drone and Model Aircraft
Further update on the BMFA website and how it affects us all….. here: (opens up a new web page for viewing). Please note: members should not rush to register themselves on the CAA system as…
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BMFA UPDATE – CAA Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme (DRES)
Please find a link here to the BMFA website, which gives information on the latest news regarding this. The below paragraph is copied directly from the BMFA website information, so it looks like we are…
BMFA Autumn Swapmeet – Oct 20th
The BMFA are holding a swapmeet at the National Centre on Oct 20th. Click here for details:
Alan Frew’s Boomerang Jet at Airfield
Alan Frew’s beautiful Boomerang jet carving up the sky at the airfield – this is the second flight when, unfortunately, one of the main gear wheels fell off after take-off, resulting in a difficult, but…
Fun Limbo Competition at Whissendine (Sept 2019)
Chris Jones has kindly produced another excellent video of a recent limbo competition at Whissendine – blustery conditions and a few mishaps!
In-flight video of Dave Peet’s Extra 260
Chris Jones has kindly submitted another great video of Dave Peet flying his Extra 260.
Touch and Go Competition at Whissendine
Chris Jones has kindly submitted the following video, taken on 21st August at Whissendine, during the Touch and Go Comp, organised by Pete Duckworth. Many thanks to Chris for doing this!
CAA proposes £16.50 annual registration charge for every flyer – Act Now!
Following the recent sudden announcement of Flight Restriction Zones around protected aerodromes capturing the operation of all unmanned aircraft of any weight and at any height (and the unreasonable three week notice period given for…
Lipo safety at Whissendine
For safety, the committee have added a fire blanket and fireproof pad on the bench at the Whissendine flying site. Please ensure that any lipos are charged on the pad (just in case!).
BMFA Swapmeet – April 7 at Buckminster
A date for your diaries: BMFA Buckminster are holding a swapmeet on April 7th – £2 for admission for buyers. Starts 07/04/2019 at 10:00 Venue BMFA Buckminster Location Sewstern, Nr Grantham Open from 8am for…