BMFA Contests & Events

Tonbridge Gassers and Rubber Fliers
2026-01-10 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-14 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-14 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-11 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-05-09 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-06-13 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-07-11 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.

Introduction to Aerobatics – BMFA Buckminster
2026-02-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-03 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-01 08:00 - 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
A monthly gathering of fixed wing pilots who wish to improve their flying whatever model they choose to fly. Experienced mentors will give individual help to increase confidence in your model and your flying ability. Places are limited so please book in with John Morton jgmorton@hotmail. co.uk

SAM 35 Spring Gala
2026-04-11 09:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Lincolnshire
Featuring Sunday Swapmeet 10am – 2pm –
Flyers’ Cafe open –
Tethered car track –
Control Line hard circle –
Flyers day pass £10

Sport flying event –
Pre-booked camping available.

SWAPMEET
2026-04-12 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-14 08:00 - 15:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Swapmeet in conjunction with SAM 35 events.

Over 60 indoor tables –
Outdoor space –
Shoppers £5.00 entry –
Flyers’ Cafe open –
Public access from 10am.

Buckminster Power Strugglers
2026-04-13 09:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00, 2026-05-04 09:00 - 2026-05-05 17:00, 2026-06-01 09:00 - 2026-06-02 17:00, 2026-06-15 09:00 - 17:00, 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

Buckminster Mid-week Jet Fly-in's
2026-04-28 09:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00 | 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.

Aerotow at Buckminster
2026-05-09, 2026-05-10 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
All glider pilots welcome –
Tugs and experienced tug pilots will be available –
Hangar available for overnight aircraft parking –
£15 per day per pilot – payable on arrival –
Camping available

2026 University and Schools Payload Challenge
2026-06-10 09:00 - 2026-06-11 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
International education competition encouraging innovation through model aircraft design.

SAM 35 Retro Fest
2026-06-12 09:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom

BUCKMINSTER RETRO FLY-IN
2026-06-27 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-28 09:00 - 17:00 | 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 Warbirds Festival 2026
2026-07-03 09:00 - 2026-07-05 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Relaxed fly-in format –
All prop driven warbird aircraft –
BMFA A Cert required to fly –
BMFA B Cert to fly over 7.5kg –
Model storage available –
Flyers’ Cafe open –
Limited places available –
Flyers day ticket £10.00

Best of British and Laser Engines Fly-In
2026-07-31 09:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
If it’s got a bit of British in it then bring it along!

Informal Fly-in format –
Friday official Laser Day
Camping available –
Flyers’ cafe open for breakfast and refreshments –
£10 per day to fly –
Trade presence – details to follow
