Webpages of interest
- Flying Sites. RC Aero portal
- How to keep LiPos from burning down your house (safe lipo charging) By Joshua Bardwell
Suppliers
Web based
- Overlander Batteries
- Slec
- Model Fixings
- Rapidrcmodels
- hobbyrc
- 2-Stroke Glow to Electric Conversion Guide
- SUSSEX MODEL CENTRE
- Al’s Hobbies
- Wheelspin models
- Model shop Leeds
- Nexus models
- calculated drives – the most used setup tool
Model plan service
Bellair Kits
Topflite replica models
https://www.planesrevived.com/product-category/plane-kits/
3dprinting
Shapeways
Weather radar
Ventursky
Metoffice
BMFA
The BMFA is the governing body for Nadmas that all members must be members of to cover their insurance needs. As a club we follow the recommended guildlines to provide a safe flyable environment. The club’s will undertake training so newcomers reach a ‘ A ‘ standard test. This test can be viewed below.
- BMFA Home Page
- BMFA Southern Area
- BMFA Member’s Handbook
- BMFA RC Achievement Scheme
- BMFA A FLYING START. Radio control flight training manual
- BMFA Test Standards & Guideline Booklets for A & B Certificates
- BMFA Membership Portal ( Go Membership )
- BMFA Article 16 Authorisation Guide 2024
- BMFA YouTube (introduction of the new Article 16 Authorisation)
- BMFA Registration Competency Certificate test
- BMFA Permissions & Exemptions, enable operations beyond the normal bounds of the regulations.
RC Helicopters
- ATModels
- Midland Helicopters Ltd
- Heli Talk – RC Groups
- RC Helicopter Beginners Forum rcuniverse.com
- Forums – Rc Heliaddict
Drone Aware
Civil Aviation Authority
- Labelling your drone or model aircraft operator ID.
- CAP 722 Unmanned Aircraft System Operations in UK Airspace – Guidance
- SKYWISE Notification & alerts from the CAA
Online Forums
There are a number of great forum for model flying. You can find great links to models you’re building, planning to buy and especially very helpful for the newcomers.