The Saltmine Slanic Romania DAY 3 Contest Day rounds 3 and 4 A sharp frost overnight in Slanic would not disrupt or change the flying conditions underground, a sustained cold snap however can improve the air quality … Team GBR full of Espresso, eggs, and a plan to improve arrived 40 minutes before the contest … Read More
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F1D European Championships 2025 Team Silver & Individual Bronze!
F1D Indoor Duration European Championships Practice day and Contest Day 1
The Saltmine Slanic Romania The Team of Tony, Hans and Mark arrived a few days ahead of the Otto Hints Memorial Open International, as has become customary Team GBR used the two days to practice in preparation for the Championship. The championships venue is an historic saltmine … located 15mm enters below ground, accessed by … Read More
Latest BMFA News now online.
We are pleased to inform you that the latest issue of the BMFA News, including BDF News has now been published. It is available to read online and download from https://online.fliphtml5.com/doorh/rbsx/#p=1
Obituary – Peter Shaw
It is with very much sadness and regret, but nevertheless the duty of Surrey Radio Control Club to report the passing of Peter Shaw, a much valued member of the club for many, many years who was also a serving member of the Club Committee. Peter was an accomplished flyer as well as a very … Read More
Latest CAA Regulatory changes from Jan 1st 2026
Following the results of the CAA consultation on their review of unmanned aircraft systems which we reported on previously (https://bmfa.club/caa-response-document-to-the-review-of-uk-unmanned-aircraft-systems-uas-regulations-consultation), the CAA have now published details of the future legal requirements for Remote ID for unmanned aircraft (drones & model aircraft) which you can read at https://www.caa.co.uk/drones/moving-on-to-more-advanced-flying/remote-id-rid It is important to note that none of … Read More
World Space Modelling Championships, Zrenjanin, Serbia. Report 2
A mid contest report from the UK Space Modelling team, still out at the 2025 World space modelling championships in Zrenjanin, Serbia. The duration and altitude contest are now concluded, with some strong results from the UK team. In our streamer duration event, we had the strongest ever results from a British team, achieving 4th … Read More
World Space Modelling Championships, Zrenjanin, Serbia. Report 1
A team of 6 seniors and 3 juniors is preparing to represent GBR at the World Space Modelling Championships, taking place in Zrenjanin, Serbia from 22 to 28 August, 2025. The team has spent months designing and building model rockets in preparation for the event. The WSMC brings together the world’s top space modellers to … Read More
F3CN World Championships, Pitesti Romania – Final Report
The sun has set on another F3CN World Championships it’s time to reflect a little on the event. Bruce and Ian returned home late last night after an epic road trip across Europe to Pitesti, Romania. Steve made it home on Sunday afternoon being fortunate enough to fly to and from the event. The past … Read More
Team Gold & Individual Silver at the FAI F3N World Championships, Pitesti, Romania, Report 6
So the final round is over. Luca swept the board and won this round as well as all of the others, a deserving World Champion. Duncan flew an amazing flight and finished 2nd overall – a fantastic achievement. Adam and Dave tied in the music round with 472 points each. Gabriel Grunder, the Junior Austrian … Read More
F3N – World Championships, Pitesti, Romania, Report 5 09/08/2025
Yesterday was a full day of practice, hence no report. After working hard all day, we met up with the GBR F3C team in the evening for dinner. It was great to have a chance to catch up and reflect on the WChs so far. We all agreed that those countries who had opted not … Read More