It is with deep sadness we report the passing of Maureen Nicholls, Honorary Member, who passed away on 6th February 2025. Maureen was the very supportive wife of Henry J Nicholls, Fellow, (Deceased) The funeral has been arranged for 24th March at 12:30 Fenland Crematorium Knights End Road March Fenland Cambridgeshire PE15 0YJ
Maureen Nicholls, Hon Member.
Team Manager vacancy for the British F3K team. World Championships,Germany 26/07/2025 – 02/08/2025
The Silent Flight Technical Committee invites applications for the post of Team Manager for the British F3K team competing in the World Championships to be held in Tarp, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany 26 July – 2 August 2025. The role of the Team Manager includes arranging international and local travel for team members and their equipment, co-ordinating … Read More
BMFA Article 16 Authorisation re-issued for 2025
The latest BMFA Article 16 authorisation which has been re-issued for 2025 can be downloaded from below, it is also available to download from the Documents section of the BMFA JustGo Membership portal. https://bmfa.club/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/20241213-UAS7068-The-Society-of-Model-Aeronautical-Engineers-Ltd-Article-16-OA-Issue-7.pdf
BMFA Membership Fees for 2025
The Extraordinary General Meeting of the Society of Model Aeronautical Engineers Ltd (T/A BMFA) took place on the evening of 26th November. The meeting voted to adopt the Accounts for the 2023/24 Financial Year and to approve the Budget for the 2025/26 Financial Year. It was agreed that the Membership fees for 2025 would be … Read More
World Drone Racing Championship – Hangzhou, China – Update 3
Effects of Typhoon Kong-rey After yesterday’s rainy opening ceremony, it was clear that the effects of Typhoon Kong-rey would linger, with wet and windy weather expected throughout the day. Early forecasts all agreed that heavy rain and gusty winds would persist, possibly easing to moderate rain by mid-afternoon. The team members in early heats gathered … Read More
Flyer ID’s for BMFA members. (Update)
The first stage of issuing CAA Flyer ID’s to BMFA members who had opted in to the BMFA arranging a Flyer ID on their behalf and who meet the CAA competency requirements due to having passed the BMFA RCC or because the hold a BMFA A or B certificate from before 31/12/2020 has been completed … Read More
World Drone Racing Championship – Hangzhou, China – Update 2
Model Processing and Team Photos Our day started with model processing, where officials carefully checked each drone’s weight, propeller sizes, frame dimensions, and other technical specs. Thanks to our team’s hard work, every model passed with flying colours! Immediately afterward, we headed to a photography studio for official team photos, which will be displayed on … Read More
World Drone Racing Championship – Hangzhou, China – Update 1
Our Journey Begins Our adventure began with a smooth flight from Heathrow, thanks to China Eastern Airlines, which brought us safely to Shanghai. From there, we had a thrilling ride on the Maglev train, reaching 300 kph before hopping on the Metro to our hotel in central Shanghai. Despite the 17-hour journey, we were eager … Read More
Maurice Doyle, FSMAE
Maurice Doyle, FSMAE It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Maurice Doyle, FSMAE on Saturday 19th October after a short illness. Dearly loved partner of Norma, much loved husband of the late Helen, father of Nicola and Philip and grandfather of Anna, Charlie, Lucy, Amy and Rachel. Following a private family … Read More
Gold! 2024 European F3N Championships, Aabenraa, Denmark. Day 8
Phew! Today’s music round was the one that decided our fate in the team placings. It really went down to the very last pilot before we knew where we had come. I’m really pleased and immensely proud to say that the GBR F3N team won! It has been a tough week, with a few highs … Read More