<p>As reported in the last issue of the BMFA news the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes in to force on 25<sup>th</sup> May 2018, there are a number of documents available for you to download from the club support page at <a href="https://bmfa.club/Clubs/Club-Support">https://bmfa.club/Clubs/Club-Support</a> these should provide you with all the information BMFA Affiliated Clubs … Read More
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and your club.
UK Government announces increased regulations for drone pilots
<p>The Government has today announced proposed changes to the Air Navigation Order (ANO) to introduce increased regulations aimed at drone pilots.</p> <p>The proposed changes are as follows:</p> <ul> <li>Operators of drones above 250g to be registered (effective from 30th Nov 2019). It is hoped that membership of one of the UK Model Flying Associations will … Read More
Government Publishes Consultation on the Safe Use of Drones in the UK
The Department for Transport (DfT) has now published the outcome of their consultation on the safe use of drones in the UK. The document can be viewed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/631638/unlocking-the-uks-high-tech-economy-consultation-on-the-safe-use-of-drones-in-the-uk-government-response.pdf The document has evidently caused some concern within the model flying community and has set some ‘hares running’. As such, I thought that it would be … Read More
2017 FAI Championships Medals for GBR
<p>16 year old Aaron Cole has taken the World Championship crown and gold medal in the Junior Freestyle Helicopter class at the recent FAI World Championships in Wloclawek, Poland. With some of the most exciting flying in this heavily fought competition, Aaron kept his head and showed the rest of the world just how it … Read More
Update on EASA Prototype Rules and UK Government Launches Consultation on ‘Drones’
<p><strong>European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Prototype Rules</strong></p> <p>The second of four scheduled EASA ‘Expert Group’ meetings to discuss and refine the ‘Prototype Rules’ took place in Cologne on 14<sup>th</sup> December. Areas covered included possible differentiation of commercial/recreational operations, requirements for registration, electronic identification and age restrictions. The next meeting will take place on the 23<sup>rd</sup> … Read More
GBR Medals at the Indoor Duration European Championships
<p>The GBR Indoor Duration (F1D) team of Mark Benns, Martin Judge & Anthony Hebb have taken the Team silver medal again at the FAI Championships that finished today. Anthony Hebb's Individual bronze medal was the icing on the cake! Well done Mark, Martin & Anthony!</p>
Update on EASA regulations
<p><strong>NPA 2017-05(A) Introduction of a regulatory framework for the operation of drones </strong></p> <p>The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) began the process to create a regulatory framework for the operation of drones in 2015, when in August they published the A-NPA 2015/10 – “Introduction of a regulatory framework for the operation of drones”. This document … Read More
Update on EASA Prototype Rules
<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
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