<p>At a meeting on 10<sup>th</sup> November, the Transport & Tourism Committee (TRAN) of the European Parliament backed plans for the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to be granted the competence to regulate unmanned aircraft below 150Kg, including model aircraft.</p> <p>The TRAN Committee also backed plans requiring some form of mandatory registration and identification for all … Read More
Author: BMFAAdministrator
Update on EASA Prototype Rules
EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft – Update
<p>The rulemaking team at EASA have asked me to notify members that the deadline for feedback on the Prototype Rules was 15th October. We understand that they are still receiving dozens of emails per day, mainly from the U.K! Thank you to all those members who provided constructive feedback.</p> <p>The formal feedback response submitted to … Read More
FAI & Europe Air Sports – Update on EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft
<p>Europe Air Sports and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale have issued a joint update on the latest position with EASA's Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft which you can view here: <a href="https://bmfa.club/Portals/0/xNews/uploads/2016/10/11/EAS%20&%20FAI%20Statement%20on%20the%20EASA%20Prototype%20Rules%20for%20Unmanned%20Aircraft%20-%2004-10-2016%20V2.pdf">EAS & FAI update</a></p>
Threat to Model Flying from European Regulation – EASA Prototype Rules for Unmanned Aircraft
<p>The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has recently launched its ‘Prototype Rules’ for the regulation of ‘unmanned aircraft’ throughout Europe. In their current form, the proposals represent a serious threat to model flying as we know it which I cannot understate. You can read the ‘Prototype Rules’ and the ‘Explanatory Note’ here: <a href="https://www.easa.europa.eu/easa-and-you/civil-drones-rpas">https://www.easa.europa.eu/easa-and-you/civil-drones-rpas</a></p> <p>The … Read More
A World Championship Team Bronze Medal for GBR in Stand-off Scale!
<p>Congratulations to our GBR F4H Radio Controlled Stand Off Scale team on their team bronze medal at the recent World Championships held in Ploiesti, Romania.</p> <p>Team members Mick Reeves, Richard Crapp & Dave Toyer with Team Manager, Stephen Kessel, worked very hard to ensure that they stood on the podium at the F4H World Championships … Read More
The 2016 RAeC Queen’s Air Race Challenge Cup
<p><a name="_GoBack"></a>The 2016 RAeC Queen's Air Race Challenge Cup</p> <p>Her Majesty The Queen approved the gift of the trophy to the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom (RAeC) in 2010 and competitions were held in 2011 (British Aerobatic Association), 2012 (British Microlight Aircraft Association) and 2013 (British Balloon & Airship Club). The trophy is … Read More
GBR Medals at 2016 Freestyle Helicopter European Championships
<p>Yes, medals, plural! The GBR F3N team of Duncan Osbourn, Dave Fisher, Steve Gerrard and Junior Aaron Cole have won the Team Gold medal at the 2016 FAI F3N European Championships.</p> <p> Duncan took the Individual Bronze medal and the cherry on the cake was young Aaron Cole in his first outing on the GBR team … Read More
GBR Gold & Silver at the 2016 F2 C/L World Championships!
<p>Paul Eisner took the individual gold medal and the crown of World Champion in F2A Speed at the 2016 World Championships in Perth, Australia that finished yesterday. Peter Halman took the individual silver medal.</p> <p>Paul’s fastest flight of the four official flights permitted was 304.3 kph and Peter’s fastest flight was 303.0 kph. Of the … Read More
Two Medal Wins for GBR in Speed at the Australian F2 World Cup
<p>At the first Australian F2 World Cup, British Speed fliers Peter Halman and Paul Eisner won gold & silver medals. Peter's gold medal was won with a speed of 303.2 kph and Paul's silver medal was secured with a speed of 301.81. Alex Osovik of Ukraine took the bronze medal.</p> <p>The first round of the … Read More
GBR Team takes Team Bronze at the F1D World Championships
<p>The GBR team of Tony Hebb, Mark Benns and Hans Staartjes took the Team Bronze at the recent F1D (Indoor Duration) World Champiionships in Slanic, Romania. There were 15 countries competing and GBR's Team Bronze was just 3 mins 17 secs behind the 2nd placed team. Tony placed individually 5th, Mark 10th and Hans 12th … Read More