Dear BMFA Member (Sent to all members) The UK adopted the EU regulations for unmanned aircraft (which included model flying) in 2019 and these will come into effect on December 31st, 2020. This is the same day that we exit from the EU, but regulations in place at the point of departure will be transferred… Read More »
Great News Flying site to be opened in-line with Government restrictions With the proposed lock down ending on Wednesday 2nd December the flying site will be allowed to re-open. Therefore the booking system for members is now open. Please remember until then the flying site REMAINS CLOSED.
Dear Nadmas member, Season’s Greetings to you and your family. Please be aware that your NADMAS membership and BMFA insurance expire at 23:59 on 31st December 2020. After that date, you should not fly unless both have been renewed. The option to renew NADMAS membership is only available until 31 Jan 2021. After that date… Read More »
The committee have updated the current Rules effective from 27th July2020 NADMAS Temporary Covid-19 Flying Site Rules Rules effective from 27 July 2020 1/ No Member should arrive at the flying site without having a pre-booked slot in their name. 2/ The Number of available Member slots will now be four. (This is an increase… Read More »
The BBC Countryfile program did a small piece on model flying, You can view the episode here. (Starts around 43mins mark!)
The bmfa members guide to the updated CAA rules
Below are two links for current weather conditions, great to know before leaving the house https://www.ventusky.com/ http://animate.meteoradar.co.uk/
When you are thinking of the next indoor model to build and have a few ££ spare and fancy upgrading your flying skills then watch this video from the world championship 2019
Newsletter Nov 2019 and AGM
Wednesday 20th November which is the date of our AGM at Chieveley Village Hall. 7.30pm