BMFA Contests & Events

Tonbridge Gassers and Rubber Fliers
2027-07-10 18:30 - 22:00, 2027-06-12 18:30 - 22:00, 2027-05-08 18:30 - 22:00, 2027-04-10 18:30 - 22:00, 2027-03-13 18:30 - 22:00, 2027-02-13 18:30 - 22:00, 2027-01-09 18:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Kings Rochester Sports Centre, 601 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1-3QJ
Indoor Fun Fly with timed slots for Free Flight, Lightweight R/C, and 3D R/C.

Peterlee RMC Indoor Model Flying
2027-05-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-04-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-04-03 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-03-06 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-02-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-02-06 11:00 - 13:00 | East Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN
Indoor model flying for all types of models at East Durham College. Open to all BMFA members and interested spectators.

Buckminster Power Strugglers
2027-04-13 09:00 - 2027-04-14 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Two day fly-in events for vintage, retro, FF and RC Assist models –
Day ticket flying £10.00 –
Flightline organised by Andy Brough

Indoor Flying Leeds Trinity University
2027-03-27 12:30 - 15:30, 2027-03-13 12:30 - 15:30, 2027-02-27 12:30 - 15:30, 2027-02-13 12:30 - 15:30, 2027-01-30 12:30 - 15:30, 2027-01-16 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-12-19 12:30 - 15:30 | Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth Leeds, LS18 5HD
Indoor flying at Leeds Trinity University subsidised by the BMFA Northern Area
Large sports hall with high ceiling and separate pits area.
Slots for slow, aerobatic, multirotor and small helicopters.
Any legal frequency. No free flight or IC.
Proof of BMFA membership essential. Pilots £7.50. Spectators and juniors FREE

Shildon MFC Indoor Model Flying
2027-01-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2027-01-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-19 11:00 - 13:00 | East Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN
Indoor model flying for all types of models at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. Open to all BMFA members and interested spectators.

BUCKMINSTER RETRO FLY-IN
2027-01-01 00:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
The Buckminster Retro Fly-In at the National Centre
June 27th – 28th
Camping available – contact manny@bmfa.org
Cafe Open both days
Retro thermal soaring on Saturday evening.

Buckminster Mid-week Jet Fly-in's
2027-01-01 00:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Open to all BMFA Members –
Ideal opportunity to receive guidance and assistance –
Limited places available –
Day ticket £10 per day –
Run in accordance with JMA rules and risk assessment –
Camping available.

Barton Cold Turkey
2026-12-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Barton MFC, Barton-Moss, Irlam, M30 7RL, United Kingdom
This is a Barton MFC event open to all BMFA members. The classes to be flown are;
British Goodyear, Barton B, Barton Club Speed

Medway MFC Indoor Flying Day
2026-12-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Medway Park Sport Centre , Gillingham Kent , ME7 1HF, Mill Road, Gillingham Kent, ME7 1HF
Indoor flying for Free Flight, Radio Control and rotary models. RC flown in rounds
Large Sports Hall
BMFA membership required.
£15.00. Juniors Free.
Register your vehicle in reception.

SW Model Flyers Albemarle Flying Day
2026-12-19 09:30 - 17:00 | Albemarle Barracks, Ouston, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 0RF
A fly-in at Albemarle Barracks hosted by SW Model Flyers and open to all BMFA members. All classes of model are welcome from foamies to jets and over 25Kg as well as control line. BMFA/LMA site permits are in place to allow operation up to 1500′ above ground level. For more information contact Iain Nicol or Gerard Gaynor or visit the SW Model Flyers Facebook page.
