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BOB - Blades over BuckminsterBMFA National Centre, UK
28-30 July 2023

The famous BoB in July again. As usual: at the BMFA National Centre in Sewstern. Fun fly throughout the weekend.

BMFA Achievement Scheme - "B" Test

This video explains the entire "B" test procedure and all information to know for a successful test. The British Model Flying Association is running an achievement scheme programme for many years to ensure high safety standards in the British model flying community at the competitions and BMFA events.

BMFA Centenary World Record

The British Model Flying Association is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And what's the best way to celebrate: setting a new world record - the highest number of the flying models at a time.

Freestyle Masters - photos

The Freestyle Masters Competition was held on 7-8 May at the BMFA National Centre, Buckminster in the UK. These photos were taken there by Alan Robinson.

Freestyle Masters: great weekend in Buckminster

The Freestyle Masters Competition just finished with a good number of pilots, a not too bad weather and a very nice competition among the RC helicopter pilots.

EMHC Open Day 2022Eynsford, United Kingdom
29 May 2022

The annual EMHC Open Day is back, near to London with an amazing view to the city in the distance.

EMHC Scale Day 2022Eynsford, United Kingdom
4 September 2022

The annual EMHC Scale Day this year again, near to London with an amazing view to the city in the distance.

First Scale Helicopter InvitationalLeicester, United Kingdom
18 June 2022

Best scale competition with trophy prizes. BBQ and refreshments.

Scale Helicopter DayMeriden, Coventry, United Kingdom
3 July 2022

Join us for our seventh Annual Scale Day. Ample car parking is available. BBQ food will also be on offer with Flying 10AM till 5PM.

AHA Scale Fly InFareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
14 May 2022

Come along and enjoy a day flying in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. All abilities welcome, no requirement for A or B test.

Freestyle Masters CompetitionBMFA, Buckminster, United Kingdom
7-8 May 2022

Freestyle Competition for Fixed Wing and Helicopter RC Models - SPECTATORS WELCOME

CAA set to increase operator registration feeBritish Model Flying Association

The CAA have recently published their Scheme of Charges for the 2022/23 financial year, which states that the fee to register with them as an 'Operator' of an unmanned aircraft will be increasing to £10 per year (from the current £9).

BOB - Blades over BuckimnsterBMFA Buckminster National centre, United Kingdom
5-7 August 2022

The famous BOB is back. Three days for the helicopters in the beautiful English landscape. An unmissable event with many good friends.

HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh dies The announcement of the British Model Flying Association

BMFA announcement with no change: It is with great sadness that we report the death of our long-term Patron, HRH Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh.

BOB - Blades Over BuckminsterBMFA National Centre, Buckminster, United Kingdom
21-23 August 2020

Are you BOB? If you are, then you will be at the BMFA National centre during the Blades Over Buckminster. A weekend of fun and helicopter and multi-rotor flying. Camping and caravanning available.

POSTPONED: Freestyle Masters 2020BMFA Buckminster, United Kingdom
9-10 May 2020

Freestlye knockout competition at the BMFA National Centre in Buckminster. Both fixed wings and helicopters. Friday practice, camping available.

CAA launch the DRES on TuesdayStill many questions

The CAA have launced the DRES in the UK Tuesday morning which is part of the new legal framework of UAV flying in the country. The obligation of registration and competence test will enter in force on 30th November, although association members are exempt now. In fact the current framework could end or damage badly all international events in the country.

AMA call to sign a petitionUS modellers agains the new FAA proposals

Academy of Model Aeronautics in the U.S. call all members and supporters to sigh a petition agains the proposals of flight rule changes in order to altitude limits on model aviation.

BOB - Blades Over BuckminsterFun fly as family activity

BOB - Blades Over Buckminster: a little bit different from other fun fly events as this time everything was more about families rather than just about the pilots. But thanks to BMFA even passing the tests was possible throughout the weekend.

Day 1 at BOBBlades Over Buckminster pictures

BOB is happening now and this weekend. The first day was nice and more or less sunny with many flights. And even the first A test got passed at the BMFA National Centre. This is a photo selection about the Friday in Buckminster by Alan Robinson.