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This is BoB - Blades over Buckminster

Amazing British scenery, beautiful landscape, great company and fantastic vibes - this is all BoB. We were there to show you what BoB is, and uncover a weekend right in the middle of Great Britain. If you were there, then here are your memories. If you missed it... well this was BoB.

BoB - Blades over Buckminster - Photos

BoB - Blades over Buckminster was held last weekend. And what a great weekend it was: lovely company, great vibe, many flights and even more memories. We could attend on Saturday only, and these are our photos from the day.

Bob is back!

Blades over Buckminster aka BoB is just less than two weeks from now. The famous BoB returns. But what is BoB, and why is it so important?

Blades Over Buckminster26-28 July 2024

BoB is back!! Relaxed fly-in for helicopters and drones of all types. Plenty of camping, opportunity for indoor and night flying too. Includes FPV racing.

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.