BMFA Contests & Events

Shildon MFC Indoor Model Flying
2026-12-19 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-05 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-11-07 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | 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.

SW Model Flyers Albemarle Flying Day
2026-12-19 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-12-06 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-11-21 09:30 - 17:00, 2026-11-01 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.

Indoor Flying
2026-12-15 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-11-03 20:00 - 2026-12-29 23:00 | Kettering Leisure Village Sports Arena, Thurston Drive, Kettering, NN15 6PB
Indoor R/C Model Flying

Shildon MFC Indoor Model Flying
2026-12-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-11-15 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, Beveridge Arcade, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 4EH

Tonbridge Gassers and Rubber Fliers
2026-12-12 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-11-14 18:30 - 22:00 | 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.

Indoor Flying Leeds Trinity University
2026-12-05 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-11-21 12:30 - 15:30, 2026-11-07 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

BMFA NE Area Monthly Meeting
2026-12-02 20:00 - 21:30, 2026-11-04 20:00 - 21:30 | Burnmoor Cricket Club, Chester Road, Burnmoor, DH4 6EX
Your clubs chance to have their say in how the North East Area is run. All BMFA NE Area club members are welcome to attend but only the appointed club delegate can vote.

BMFA NE Area Annual General Meeting
2026-12-02 20:00 - 21:00 | Burnmoor Cricket Club, Chester Road, Burnmoor, DH4 6EX
Your clubs chance to elect members of the committee to run the North East Area on your behalf. Members of all affiliated BMFA NE Area clubs can attend but only your appointed club delegate can vote. There is a free buffet and drink for those attending, and the normal monthly meeting will follow the AGM.

Medway MFC Indoor Flying Day
2026-11-15 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.

TGRF Indoor Flying Kings School Sport Hall Rochester
2026-11-14 18:30 - 22:00 | Kings Rochester Sports Centre, 601 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1-3QJ
Indoor flying at Kings School Sports Hall, Rochester – 06.30pm to 10.00pm. Timed flying slots throughout the evening for free flight, light weight RC and 3D models

Southern Counties Autumn Swapmeet
2026-11-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Mountbatten School, Whitenap Lane, Romsey, SO51 5SY
Sellers with a booking admitted 8-00am. Buyers 8-30am onwards. Noon finish. Admission £5, under 16s free. First table £10 (including one admission), additional tables £6.

Training and Testing day
2026-10-27 - 2026-10-28 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Join the ASRC to get training on any discipline and even take your BMFA Achievement Scheme test if you like while you’re with us.
Days are always very informal and relaxed, with experienced flyers on hand to share their skills and knowledge.
Please register you attendance so we can ensure we have the correct support on hand for you.

Rolls-Royce Hucknall Model Aircraft Cloub
2026-10-25 09:30 - 13:30 | John Godber Hall, Ogle St. Hucknall, Notts, NG15 7FQ, Ogle Street, Hucknall, NG15 7FQ
SWAP MEET AND TABLE TOP SALE, TO BOOK A TABLE PLEASE CONTACT IVAN HALLSWORTH £5.00 PER TABLE. HOT DRINKS WILL BE AVAILABLE.

Shifnal (near Telford) Swapmeet
2026-10-25 07:30 - 10:30 | Shifnal Village Hall, Aston Rd, Telford, TF11 8DW
Sunday 25th October 2026.
Shifnal Village Hall,
Aston Street, Shifnal , TF11 8DW.
‘Helping the homeless*
NOTE earlier than normal times.
Tables £10 each Setting up @7:30 am
Public £3 each entrance @8:00am.
Closed 10:30 am.
Please bring exact change to use our rapid entry lane.

Refreshments Available.
Ample Free Parking.
