The electronic entry form for this year’s BMFA Scale Indoor Nationals is now live and can be located at: 2026 BMFA Scale Indoor Nationals Entry Form The entry form will allow competitors to enter both the Scale Indoor RC and Scale FF Nationals. If you intend to compete on Saturday and Sunday, you only pay … Read More
Author: Paul Rich
The 2026 Scale Indoor Nationals are coming!
The Scale Indoor Nationals Organising Committee are pleased to confirm the dates for this years event are scheduled for the weekend of Saturday 25th (RC), and Sunday 26th (FF) of April 2026. This weekend of the best of Scale Indoor Aeromodelling will again be taking place at our traditional venue of: The University of Wolverhampton … Read More
A Glorious Conclusion to the 2025 Scale Outdoor Free Flight Season!
After a foggy start, the sun broke through to deliver near-perfect flying conditions for the final outdoor Scale Free Flight competition of 2025, held at the BMFA National Visitor Centre, Buckminster during the SAM35 Autumn Gala on Sunday 12th October 2025. With summer’s unpredictable weather cancelling several events, this showdown was more than just a … Read More
Free Flight Event at Lodge Farm – Sunday 5th October 2025
Please note that due to the inclement weather forecast at the weekend the decision has been made to cancel the Free Flight event schedule to take place at Lodge Form on Sunday. Event Organiser Mike Smith said, “It is with regret that we’ve decided to cancel our event scheduled for this coming weekend at Lodge … Read More
Sherlowe RC3 Competition Results – 28th September 2025
Mike Stuart wins Model Flier Trophy!
Mike Stuart took the honours winning the Model Flier Trophy at the Oxford MFC and BMFA Scale Day, taking place at Port Meadow on Saturday 27th September in fantastic weather conditions for the time of year! The full results can be viewed below: A huge thank you to the event CD Mike Smith and Monz … Read More
2026 FAI F4 World Scale Championships – Vacancies for U.K. Team and Assistant Team Manager Roles
The Scale Technical Committee (STC) is seeking committed and capable individuals to take on the roles of Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager for the UK Team at the 2026 FAI F4 World Scale Championships, taking place between 10th – 18th July at the BMFA National Centre, Buckminster. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity — the first time since 1978 that the FAI F4 World Scale Championships will be … Read More
2025 Scale Nationals – the results are in!
Despite some typical U.K. September weather, the 2025 Scale Nationals took place over the 12th, 13th and 14th September at the BMFA National Centre, Buckminster. Congratulations to our winners: F4C: David Charles – Hawker Typhoon F4H: Nigel Nixon – Shorts Tucano T.1 And the winner of the RC3 competition held at the 2025 Scale Nationals: … Read More
Sunday 31st August 2025 – West London (RC3- Flying Only) Competition Cancelled
Due to the inclement weather forecast for Sunday 31st August the decision has been made to cancel the competition scheduled to take place at West London Model Aeroplane Club on this date. Please do not travel to the venue. If possible, we hope to reorganise the competition to a new date later in the year, … Read More
Sunday 3rd August 2025 -Wimborne RC3 (Flying Only) Competition – Cancelled
Please be advised that due a forecast of strong winds on Sunday 3rd August 2025 the event organisers have made the decision to cancel the competition scheduled to take place at Wimborne on this date. The next Scale Competition in the calendar will now take place at Baldock on Sunday 17th August.