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The BIG day has arrived... the second BMFA Model Engine & Aircraft Auction of 2025 gets underway at 10 AM! The Flyers' Café will soon be open and serving breakfast, with viewing of lots commencing at 9 AM in the Goldsmith Hangar at BMFA Buckminster. The catalogue and pre-bidding are LIVE and can be viewed/done via the links below: https://nationalcentre.bmfa.org/catalogues https://nationalcentre.bmfa.org/auction#!/ If you're really quick, there's still time to head to link below, click on the 'A

Good morning. There has been a real buzz following last weekend's Fly-In at BMFA Buckminster and what better way to get you in the mood to commit aviation than a video from the event. Perfectly captured by our good friends Tbobborap1, Matthew Bishop's stunning Aermacchi MB-339 being flown in super smooth stylee... WOW! You can discover more about this jaw-dropping model and see the full video in 4K by visiting Tbobborap1's YouTube channel at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/user/tbobborap

The 2024 BMFA Payload Challenges are being held on the 11th, 12th and 13th of June at BMFA Buckminster and entry is now open! If you're a teacher, youth group leader or university student and would like to know more about this exciting, fun and challenging STEM competition, why not get in touch? It's supported by aviation industry giants like; Rolls-Royce plc, BAE Systems, Royal Air Force Engineering, Royal Aeronautical Society, 4-Max Models Ltd and the RAF Model Aircraft Association. To find ou

The past week has seen BMFA HQ receive a large number of enquiries, many wishing to find out how to get started in the world of model flying. This is brilliant news and it's wonderful that our sport is appealing to so many new people. The most often asked question from new enquiries is; how do I learn to fly? Without doubt the best, safest, and arguably the most enjoyable way, is to join your local model flying club. There you will be met by friendly faces who will be able to offer you lots of h

Do you remember the announcement about our very own BMFA Achievement Scheme guru and BDF Drone Support Officer, Chris Bradbury, who set a new Guinness World Record with how many emojis he could create in 3 minutes with multirotors? Well, Chris has now produced a video that tells the story behind the record attempt, why he set it, and finally, throws down the gauntlet to the wider STEM community to beat his record! Well done Chris! Not only for your GWR, but also for a brilliant video that adds a

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The 2020 Schools and University Payload Challenge is go! The autumn launch gives teams plenty of time to plan and build their designs over the winter and spring ready to compete in summer 2020. If you and your friends would like to get involved, or maybe you're a teacher, youth group leader, Scout group leader and think this would be a great challenge for your group, the BMFA would like to hear from you. It really is the perfect way for students to enjoy the world of model aircraft whilst having

We're going to head back to Showline to finish Sunday in a truly spectacular way... Avro Vulcan anyone? A few stats if we may: 1/5 scale, just over a 20' wingspan and 139 KG in weight. 100 sq ft of wing area. Powered by four gas turnbine engines. Carries 20 kg of fuel. See if you can watch the entire clip without your jaw dropping to the floor! Once again beautifully captured by Peter Coxon and you can see more videos of this graceful lady by visiting his YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/channel