<p>The FAI has released rules for a provisional class to be known as F3U – RC MULTI -ROTOR FPV RACING</p> <p>These rules can be downloaded from the link below.</p> <p><a href="https://bmfa.club/Downloads/All-Downloads?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=1571" target="_blank">www.bmfa.org/Downloads/All-Downloads?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=1571</a></p>
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FAI releases FPV Racing rules.
New BMFA Specialist Body for Model Ballooning
<p>At the BMFA full Council Meeting held on Saturday (9/1/2016) Model Balloons UK was accepted as the BMFA Specialist Body for Model Ballooning after an excellent presentation from MBUK Treasurer Dave Milkin. To find out more about this fascinating new discipline, please visit <em><a href="http://www.modelballoonsuk.com">www.<strong>modelballoonsuk</strong>.com</a></em></p>
EASA Proposals for the Regulation of Drones – the BMFA Perspective
<p>There has been considerable discussion over recent days regarding the effect on model flying of recent EASA proposals for the regulation of 'drones'.</p> <p>From the BMFA perspective, the situation as it stands is that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued some draft regulations for consultation in August which outlined their thoughts on the regulation of … Read More
Safety Bulletin – Noise testing
Please see the safety bulletin regarding noise testing issued 2/10/2015 Safety Bulletin – Noise testing
Man fined after flying drones over Premier League stadiums
<p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-34256680" target="_blank">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-34256680</a></p> <p><a href="http://news.met.police.uk/news/man-convicted-of-drone-offences-129339" target="_blank">http://news.met.police.uk/news/man-convicted-of-drone-offences-129339</a></p>
New BMFA Specialist Body for FPV Drone racing.
<p>At the full Council Meeting held today (12/9/2015) the British FPV Racing Association has been accepted as a BMFA RC Power Specialist Body after an excellent presentation from BFPVRA Chairman, aided by Warren Sherman, Chairman of the Bury Metro Club, and a unanimous vote in support from the BMFA Council.</p>
The Royal Aero Club (RAeC) awards the 2016 Queens Cup to the BMFA.
<p>Her Majesty The Queen approved the gift of the trophy to the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom in 2010 and events were held in 2011 (British Aerobatic Association), 2012 (British Microlight Aircraft Association) and 2013 (British Balloon & Airship Club). The trophy is of Irish silver and dates from around 1719 and sits … Read More
F3F World Cup Win for Great Britain
<p>The Donovaly, Slovakia leg of the F3F World Cup has been won by Simon Thornton. Mark Redsell came 11th and Martin Newnham 21st. Out of a field of 48 this is an outstanding result for the GBR team Unfortunately as only three round were flown, it doesn't count as an official FAI competition, but we … Read More
Model Flying Technology Developments & the BMFA Position.
<p>MODEL FLYING TECHNOLOGIES</p> <p>RECENT DEVELOPMENTS AND THE BMFA POSITION</p> <p> </p> <p>There is no doubt that we are in a changing environment in terms of what is possible with model aircraft, and the ready availability of equipment capable of capturing high quality stills and film footage in easy to operate and often ready to fly packages.</p> … Read More
Li-Poly Battery Safety Booklet released.
Guidance for the safe and effective use of Lithium Polymer batteries in model aircraft is now available to download from the link below. https://online.fliphtml5.com/doorh/nvld/