BMFA Contests & Events

Teesside MFC Training Evenings
2026-08-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-04 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-28 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Teesside MFC, Drovers Lane, Redmarshall, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 1EW
Training evenings every Tuesday from April to September, weather permitting at Teesside MFC’s flying site on Drovers Lane, Redmarshall, Stockton -on-Tees. The club offers free trial flights using a buddy box enabled club aircraft to anyone wanting to try our sport. They also provide tuition to members from club approved instructors using either club aircraft or their own. All training and air experience flights are free.

Keil Kraft Free Flight Day @ Buckminster
2026-08-10 10:00 - 16:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
CLEEMAC are running a Keil Kraft FF day on Monday August 10th at Bucky with low key comps and mass launch.

Barton MFC Control Line Team Racing
2026-08-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Barton MFC, Barton-Moss, Irlam, M30 7RL, United Kingdom
A Club Event open to all BMFA members. The classes to be flown are; British Goodyear, Open Goodyear, F2CN, Texas Quickie Rat

Tonbridge Gassers and Rubber Fliers
2026-08-08 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.

St Austell DMC Birthday Party
2026-08-08 11:00 - 17:00 | Maggie Pye, Myrobella, Meledor, St Stephen, PL26 7SB, United Kingdom
Free event to celebrate the 60th birthday of the club and raise funds for the Cornwall Air Ambulance

LMA Elvington – Large Model Airshow & Family Fun Weekend
2026-08-08 08:30 - 2026-08-09 18:00 | Elvington Airfield, Elvington Airfield, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU
LMA ELVINGTON – LARGE MODEL AIRSHOW & FAMILY FUN WEEKEND
The LARGEST show in the North! Our most popular airshow returns to Elvington. Read on below to find out more…
Firstly, Children under 16 are FREE! So a great excuse for a fun family day out.
Tickets are sold in a phased basis, so book early to get the best price!

About the show
Elvington is now the LMA’s largest and most popular show of the year, attracting hundreds of visitors from around the country.
Did you know, the runway at Elvington is over 3000m (10,000ft) long!
For 2026 we have lots of new ground attractions & even more traders.
The airfield is also home to York Air Museum! This hidden gem has some fantastic aircraft on display, from WW1 to post ware cold jets… including a Nimrod, Victor, Messerschmitt 109, Dakota, Halifax.. to name just a few. There is an added bonus that anyone with a show ticket, will get a 10% discount on entry to the Museum. So why not make more of your weekend/ day at the show.. and visit the museum at the same time!
If you have never been to Elvington, we think 2026 is the year to give it a go! So if you haven’t already, get the weekend booked into your calendar now!

What’s On?
We have some exciting plans in store for our Elvington show… stay tuned to our social media pages for the latest announcements & news! Once announced, the info will be shared to the LMA website.
Of course we have our usual wide variety of large models in attendance, with the amazing site and airspace we have at Elvington, this always attracts the best models in the country! There are many new models/ pilots joining us for our 2026 shows, along with some old LMA classics refurbished and brought back to the show scene, so we really can’t wait to show them off to you all!
There will also be a number of ground attractions, with fun for all the family (see below). Please be aware this list can change at any time, as exhibitor bookings can increase/ decrease right up until the show day itself!
Exhibitors/ Ground Attractions:

It’s a Knockout (Inflatable assault Course)
Kids Fun fair rides
Pre WW2 racing cars – CycleKarts Great Britain
Airborne Comrades Association (Military display group)
Large RC off-road trucks/buggy racing
RC Tanks
Ride-on miniature railway
Classic Cars
Classic Bikes
British Model Flying Association (BMFA) will be offering trial flights, for those wanting to have a go at flying an RC Plane
Local RC Clubs demonstrating aircraft & answering questions
+ more TBC

Trade
We have our amazing British RC hobby traders supporting the show alongside other/ arts/ crafts stalls. See the current provisional list on the LMA website.

Swapmeet
We will also be looking to hold another one of our popular car-boot style swapmeets for the public to buy & sell any used items. If you are wanting to sell items at our swapmeet, simply load your vehicle with used items, turn up on the day and let the gate staff know you are selling in the swapmeet. A swapmeet pitch costs £20 on top of your show-entry price. No pre-booking required and is payable on the day.

Camping
Camping is available on-site and we would love to build on this, with evening entertainment from musicians, fun fair rides, food/ bar facilities open until late and some informal night flying fun! This went down well in 2025 and is being built on again for 2026!
Tickets are available to book online now!
Children under 16 are Free!
Camping access is from 10am on Friday 7th August until 10am Monday 10th August.
There will be drinking water available onsite, along with toilets & Elsan disposal points.
Onsite entertainment in the evenings (Fri & Sat) with live music, bar and food facilities open until late.
There will be some informal night flying to watch from the pilots.

Tickets
You can book your tickets online now via the LMA website = Elvington Airshow – 8th-9th August 2026 – Large Model Association

National Championship Buckminster
2026-08-08 08:00 - 2026-08-09 18:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
2026 National Championships
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd August
The event will be held at BMFA Buckminster.
If there is sufficient interest, a meal and venue will be organised for Saturday evening.
We’re hoping for a spectacular weekend with great weather and excellent flying.
Camping will also be available onsite! 🏕
The prices vary depedning on the class you enter:
Clubman £16
Intermediate £32
Advanced A-27 £44
P-27 £44
P-27 & F-27 £44

Superfly Cup 2026 F3K/DLG
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
F3K (Discus Launch Glider) event
An ideal first competitive DLG event

All are welcome. Newcomers encouraged with the intention to run a Pro/Am matrix with separate scoring.
If you can launch and land, safely and consistently then please consider entering and discovering the joys of competition!
Plenty of help will be available with explanations of tasks etc on the day.
CD will be Neil Harrison.
Scoring will be using F3XVault.com Please ensure you are registered on the website and ideally have saved your credentials on your mobile device in order to log in at the field.
Having said that, difficulties or queries around scoring etc should not discourage you from entering as we can work around most issues and assist on the day.
Pilots briefing will be at 09:45 for a prompt start at 10:00. Please give yourself plenty of time to ensure no delay to the event start.
Camping on site is available at the standard rates
Please check Barcs forum link before travel to confirm event is going ahead, in case of cancellation due to weather.

https://www.barcs.co.uk/forums/topic/14043-superfly-cup-2026-8-9th-august-buckminster

###CANCELLED### FxRES BMFA Buckminster – Challenge 6 from 10
2026-08-08 - 2026-08-09 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
The competition has been cancelled.
The contest is open to anyone with a model meeting the BMFA FxRES rules. If you’ve not flown FxRES before, you will be very welcome as an entrant, a spectator or a helper.
This is a two-day event on Saturday and Sunday.
FxRES is a competition class for 2m-span thermal soaring models constructed mainly from wood. Contests are a variant of the provisional FAI classes F3L (bungee launch) and F5L (electric launch) to a simplified and relaxed format. Bungee and electric launch gliders compete side by side but with separate score sheets. A competitor can fly F3L or F5L or both. The full FxRES rules in the BMFA Silent Flight Rule Book
Leading up to the event, information and updates will be posted on BARCS
https://www.barcs.co.uk/forums/forum/102-fxres/

BMFA NE Area Monthly Meeting
2026-08-05 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.

Westland & Yeovil District Aeromodeler Indoor Flying
2026-08-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Westfield Academy Sports Dome, Stiby Rd, Yeovil, BA21 3EP
Indoor flying in a very large (36x26x9meters) sports dome with soft walls, maximum cost £7 per hour per adult
Juniors half price (but you MUST bring a responsible adult) Regular event twice a month, typically all year round.
For SatNav use BA21 3EL

Blackpool and Fylde Scale Competition
2026-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Blackpool and Fylde, Mythorpe road, Weeton, Preston, PR4 3NB
Flying only scale to BMFA RC3 rules, separate classes for ARF and those who have built their models, all are welcome. Mentorship available for those new to scale competition

SW Model Flyers Albemarle Flying Day
2026-08-02 09:30 - 18:00 | 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.

F2b Control Line Aerobatics 4th centralised.
2026-08-02 09:30 - 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
F2b Control Line Aerobatics 4th centralised. Includes team selection

BMFA F3F League event 4
2026-08-02 09:30 - 17:00 | Hole of Horcum, Saltergate Car Park, Lockton, Pickering, YO18 7NR
Summer F3F league event 4 Yorkshire.Meet saltergate car park 9.30

F3N League Comp. no.3 + TT2
2026-08-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Milton Keynes Model Helicopter Club, x, Yardley Hastings, NN7 1EP
Our 3rd F3N comp of the year plus Team Trial 2 of 3, is hosted by the Milton Keynes Model Heli Club. Pre-registration is essential. To register please email julie@flyinfish.co.uk. Entry fee is £20 (snr) / £15 (jnr) for AHA members or £25 (snr) / £20 (jnr) for non-AHA members.

BMFA Northern Area Achievement Scheme Training and Testing Day @ Phoenix MFC near Rotherham
2026-08-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Phoenix Rotheram, New Road,, Micklebring, S66 7BS

Melton and District Model Show 2026
2026-08-01 10:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Longfield Academy, Ambleside Way, Melton Mowbrary, LE13 0BN
Model Show to include slot cars, static boats, trains, static planes and model flying display

PSSA Power Scale Soaring ‘Fly for Fun’ event
2026-08-01 10:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | Westbury White Horse, Port Way, Bratton, Westbury, BA13 4TA
Meet at the White Horse car park. Pilots brief at slope location at 10:30am each day.
Proof of BMFA (or equivalent) Insurance and Pilot Competency certificate required. All models to be fitted with compliant CAA OpID number.
Note this meeting will only run with locally forecast winds from West through to North.
For more information email webmaster@pssaonline.co.uk

Control Line Centralized meeting
2026-08-01 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Control Line Speed Competition all Open classes except Jet classes F2A F2G and Nostalgic Speed all classes.

Scale Free Flight Contest at Oxford MFC
2026-08-01 09:30 - 17:00
BMFA FF2 class Scale Free Flight contest for the Credgington Trophy.
9.30 am Start. Weather dependant.
BMFA membership required.
Please see flyer attached for further info. and club contests.

Melton & District Model Show 2026
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02 | Longfield Academy, Ambleside Way, Melton Mowbrary, LE13 0BN
Melton & District Model Club Model Show on Saturday to Sunday 1-2 August 2026 from 10.00am to 4.00pm Longfield Academy, Ambleside Way Melton Mowbray, LE13 0BN. RC Aircraft & Helicopters, Model Boats, Slot Cars, Model Railways, Drones, Meccano, Classic Car Show, Swap Meet, Car Boot Sale, Tabletop Wargaming, BMFA Flight Simulator, Tombola & Raffle with prizes provided by Hornby Hobbies Refreshments available. Free Parking. For more information on Swapmeet, Car Boot & Classic Car Bookings e-mail us at meltonmodelclub@hotmail.com for further details

Open Fly-In and Glider Aerotow Meeting
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-02 | Smeatharpe (RAF Upottery), Upottery, Honiton, EX14 4SP
Open meeting for all types R/C aircraft (powered and gliders), with tugs available for aerotowing of gliders from concrete runway. (Grass landing area available). BBQ both days, camping available.

Vintage Combat League Round 9 Buckminster
2026-08-01 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Vintage Combat Competition flown to BMFA Vintage Combat Rules. Vintage Combat League round 9

Best of British
2026-07-31 - 2026-08-02 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Following win from last year’s successful, fun filled event, the BoB is back again this year in its permanent calendar slot of the first weekend of August (well this year 31st July – 2nd August). Anything ‘British’ can come along be that a British ‘plane, something designed by a Brit, something built by a Brit, something powered by a Brit engine, in fact you can fly more or less anything. The emphasis is on having fun so think of it as a flying club event but on steroids!!
As in previous years there will be trade stands in the hangar and the Cafe will be open throughout the weekend.
Normal BMFA Buckminster flying conditions apply so as long as you are a competent flyer with BMFA membership then you can join in the fun!

Buckminster Power Strugglers
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-28 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

SAM 35 Power Strugglers
2026-07-27 - 2026-07-28 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
The SAM 35 monthly Power Strugglers meetings, usually held over two days on a Monday and Tuesday, is just sports flying of vintage radio, control line and free flight, with no competitions, just relaxed fun flying, like-minded company and plenty of chat. Don’t forget to put the dates in your calendar and get those models ready! You don’t have to be a member of SAM 35 to attend, but you will need BMFA membership to fly.

Cancelled Wimborne Scale Competition Cancelled
2026-07-26 10:00 - 17:00 | Wimbourne MFC, Blandford Forum, Wiltshire, Salisbury, DT11 8DW
Event CANCELLED .
Scale Flying only event to BMFA RC3 rules. Separate classes for ARF and those who have built their model. All are welcome.
