Please note that an error crept into the latest copy of BMFA News regarding the dates for Euro Scalemasters. On page 61 the dates for the competition are shown as taking place on October 6th – 10th. This is incorrect and the correct dates are 6th – 10th September at the BMFA National Visitor Centre, … Read More
For the last few years, the Scale Technical Committee (STC) have been driven by the desire to bring the FAI Scale World Championships back to the UK in 2026 and our bid to achieve this is gathering traction. We thought the time was right to share our vision with you and will providing regular updates … Read More
The deadline for registering to fly at Festival of Scale at the BMFA National Visitor Centre, Buckminster,over the weekend of 1st and 2nd July has been extended to Thursday 29th June 2023 at 12:00hrs. Please click the following link to complete the Festival of Scale registration form if you are intending to participate over the … Read More
Martin Pike, winner in CO2/Electric for 2023! Congratulations on your first podium place Martin, hopefully the first of many! Repeating his 2022 victory in the same class, Bill Dennis took first place in Scale Open Rubber with his fine-flying Bucker Jungmann. Chris Brainwood was in second place in Scale Open Rubber with his elegant Miles … Read More
Those attending the Lodge Farm Free Flight Scale Day on Sunday 21st May 2023 experienced a day of almost perfect flying conditions. Event Contest Director Mike Smith said, “We were very lucky with the wind direction as we were shielded by the trees surrounding the field. Attendance was lower than normal but the 12+ mph … Read More
Please note that due to adverse weather conditions the decision has been taken to cancel the competition taking place on 30th April. The competition will be rescheduled and any updates will be posted through this channel.
The entry period for the Indoor Nationals closed on Sunday 9th April. The number of competitors entering the competitions on both days has seen an increase from 2022. A breakdown of the entries for each class can be viewed below. For RC Scale on Saturday 22nd April there are: 9 entries for RC Indoor Open, … Read More
These Competitions are run in collaboration with the Free Flight Technical Committee. Go to https://freeflight.bmfa.org/2023-nationals for details. The venue is North Luffenham, Welland Rd, Edith Weston, Oakham LE15 8JE. There will be no camping or other facilities except for the provision of toilets. The entrance gate at North Luffenham will be manned. You can access … Read More
The BMFA 2023 Scale Indoor Nationals will again be taking place at: Wolverhampton University Walsall Sports Centre Walsall West Midlands WS1 3TA On Saturday 22nd April (RC) and Sunday 23rd April (FF). The period for entering the Indoor Nationals has now closed. The entry costs for spectators will be a flat £5.00 across the whole … Read More