BMFA Contests & Events

Warboys Scale Competition, Ripmax Trophy
2026-06-21 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Ramsey MFC, Church Road, Wayboys, Warboys, PE28 2RN, United Kingdom
Scale competitions for BMFA RC1 ( Ripmax Trophy) RC2 and RC3. RC3 includes classes for ARF and Models built by the entrant. All are welcome, mentoring available for newcomers to scale.
This is usually a popular event so we will aim to start flying at 9AM . ( Only electric powered models before 10AM.)

**CANCELLED** FxRES – Non Competition – Practice and help session
2026-06-21 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
A non competition FxRES event. Practice – help session – try the bungee – try the format – meet fellow FxRES flyers.
Flyers will have the minimum Fixed Wing A certificate.
More details closer to the time posted on BARCS leading up to the event.
https://www.barcs.co.uk/forums/forum/102-fxres/

Kent Interclub Electric 2 F5J
2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Leigh Park Farm, Leigh Park Farm, Tonbridge, TN11 8PN
F5J competition run by Kent Interclub, with results counting to the BMFA League – please note a second re-scheduling, just notified by the host club: this time to Sat 20 June. Again apologies.
Free to Kent Interclub club members. Non-members also very welcome – £5 entry. Registration is on the KI BARCS forum: https://www.barcs.co.uk/forums/forum/94-kent-interclub/ by 6pm Thurs 18 June.
Decision on whether to go ahead will be announced on the KI forum above by 6pm Fri 19 June.

Oxford MFC Free Flight Fly-in.
2026-06-20 09:30 - 17:00 | Port Meadow, Port Meadow, Oxford, OX2 8PU
Scale Free Flight Events
Flying Only, Scale Rubber Duration, Hi-start Scale Glider and Frog Senior.
Free Flight Fun Fly
BMFA membership required
See attached flyer.

**CANCELLED** FxRES BMFA Buckminster – Challenge 6 from 10
2026-06-20 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
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 one-day event on Saturday.
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/

F2b Control Line Aerobatics 1st centralised.
2026-06-19 09:30 - 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
F2b Control Line Aerobatics 3rd centralised. Includes team selection. Friday only

Weston park international model air show
2026-06-19 08:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00
celebrating 29 years 3 day international model air show on site camping fantastic trade support ,Saturday evening pyro show model boats cars helicopters and much more great family day out fun fair craft fair ,Helifest drone racing Full size displays

Free Flight - Slope Soaring - Team Selection
2026-06-19 - 2026-06-22 | Melton Mowbray or Peak District, N/A, Melton Mowbray or Sheffield, N/A, United Kingdom
Free Flight – Slope Soaring – Team Selection
F1E (one or two days). Choice of flying days will be notified by email by 17 June

Control Line Festival of Flight
2026-06-18 10:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
For two days the Buckminster National Flying Centre will be transformed into a Control Line flyers paradise reminiscent of the old-style galas and our much-missed Nationals.
If you have never had a go before, training models will be available together with expert advice from some of the UK’s top flyers to make sure you have a good time and make your trial flight experience something to remember.
If you already have some experience bring your own airframes along and if needed, we will be available with expert trimming, engine set up and flying advice to ensure you get top performance from your model and help make your own flying experience even more enjoyable.

Scale World Champs team training and Scale Taster session. open to all
2026-06-17 09:30 - 16:30 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
We are holding a training session for any of the F4 Scale World Championship team who wish to attend and are coupling this with a ‘Scale Taster’ session which is open to all. There is no charge for this event.
The taster will allow opportunities to fly in front of judges and get feedback ( not obligatory and your model does not have to be scale, though it is better if it is. )
Find about documentation requirement for scale classes which include a static element.
Discover the popular ‘flying only’ class
Meet scale fliers, including the this year’s World Champs team in both RC and Control Line and have a relaxed chat.
If you have an interest in scale, but are nervous, or unsure about having a go, this could be the event for you.
Sorry the cafe will not be open.

Teesside MFC Training Evenings
2026-06-16 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.

Westland & Yeovil District Aeromodeler Indoor Flying
2026-06-15 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

Buckminster Power Strugglers
2026-06-15 09:00 - 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
2026-06-15 | 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.

Free Flight Competitions at the SAM35 Retrofest
2026-06-14 12:00 - 16:30 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
36″ HI-START, RUBBER RATIO, SMALL FF and CAT/HLG run by PMFC at Sam35 Retro Fest after the Sunday swap meet

West London Scale Competition
2026-06-14 10:00 - 17:00 | West London MFC, Harefield, Rickmansworth, Rickmansworth, WD3 8UX, United Kingdom
Flying only scale to BMFA RC 3 rules. Separate class for ARF and Model builders. All are welcome. Mentoring available for newcomers to scale

Bickley MFC Open Fun Fly Competition and Avicraft Day
2026-06-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Bickley Model Flying Club, Church Road, Sutton at Hone, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9EX
One of our most popular events of the year. A very lighthearted competition day with your favourite club style Fun Fly competitions plus a few new ones! Open to any BMFA member. Any club sport models or Fun Fly designs welcome to join in the fun! Event and prizes supported by the London and South East BMFA areas, Avicraft and the British Fun Fly Association.
Toilet on site and camping available is booked in advance at admin@bickleymfc.org

Elite Voetsak Tribute racing at the Sam35 Retrofest
2026-06-14 10:00 - 16:30 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Elite Voetsak Tribute racing class run by PMFC at the Sam35 Retrofest Buckminster

BMFA Northern Area Weekend Fly-In / Trial Flights / SWAPMEET
2026-06-14 08:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 20:00 | Pontefract Race Course, Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4QD
BMFA members are invited to come along and fly.
Members of the public are welcome too, to see what we can offer.
‘Trial Flights’ using one of our dual control aircraft.
The event will include:
Fixed Wing including Trial Flights
Helicopter & Multi Rotor Flying
Control Line Flying
SWAPMEET on Sunday Morning (0830 Start)
No pre-entry required, just turn up & fly.
BMFA ‘A’ certificate required to fly solo – ‘B’ Cert for over 7.5 kgs aircraft or turbines.
BMFA Examiners and Instructors available all weekend.
There will be a few ‘Fun-Fly Events’ & demo flights over the weekend.

Southern Area Achievement Scheme Testing and Training Day
2026-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | MIDDLE PYMORE FARM, Pymore Lane, Bridport, DT6 5PR
A testing and training day for anyone wishing to take a BMFA Achievement Scheme BPC, A and B tests, or to get advice or feedback in preparation. Fixed wing, powered glider, and rotary wing disciplines catered for. No turbines. Refreshments, lunchtime BBQ, and on-site toilet provided. Pre-registration essential.

SWAPMEET
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.

Vintage Combat League Round 5 at Bristol
2026-06-14 | Hamfield Leisure Centre, Hamfield Lane, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9TN, United Kingdom
Vintage Combat League round 5, at the home of South Bristol MAC, Hamfields Leisure, at Berkeley
Spectators welcome

TGRF Indoor Flying at Kings Sports Centre 601 Maidstone Road, Rochester ME1 3QJ
2026-06-13 18:30 - 22:00 | Kings Rochester Sports Centre, 601 Maidstone Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1-3QJ
TGRF Indoor Flying at Kings Sports Centre Rochester ME1 3QJ
Timed flying slots through out the evening for 3D, light weight RC and Freeflight
Contact Steve on 020 8942 5000 or Eric on 07763 398416

Mick Taylor Shield C/L Aerobatics at the Sam35 Retrofest
2026-06-13 10:00 - 2026-06-14 16:30 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Mick Taylor Shield C/L Aerobatics at the Sam35 Retrofest Buckminster Event 1 of 3 on the 13th and 2 of 3 on the 14th

C/L racing at SAM35 Retrofest
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:30 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Stunt Racing (both 1.5cc and 2.5cc classes – rules on peterboroughmfc.org), KK Phantom 75 and KK Champ Racing run by PMFC with the Sam35 run Voetsak Tribute racing at Sam35 Retrofest Bucky

Teesside MFC Inter Club Fly-In & Swapmeet
2026-06-13 09:00 - 2026-06-14 18:00 | Teesside MFC, Drovers Lane, Redmarshall, Stockton-on-Tees, TS21 1EW
At Teesside Model Flying Club, Drovers Lane, Redmarshall, Stockton-on-Tees.
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026
Free camping and campers can arrive Friday evening
£5.00 per day for pilots, must have BMFA insurance, A or B certificate and CAA Flyer ID

GPS Sports Class Nationals
2026-06-13 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Sandhays Glider Club, A, A, A, United Kingdom
2 day National Championships for GPS Sports Class racing.
Further details, including entry is available on RCModelspot

F3A World Cup Phoenix MFC
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Phoenix MFC, Ridge Hill, London Colney, AL2
The Committee is pleased to announce that the UK F3A World Cup competition has been arranged for 13th & 14th June 2026 at the excellent Phoenix MFC site close to St Albans.

Binham Aeromodellers ‘Andrew’s Field’ Fly In
2026-06-13 00:00 - 2026-06-14 00:00 | Binham Andrew’s Field, Langham Road, Binham, NR21 0AL
Andrew Taylor Memorial Fly In
The second Andrew Taylor Memorial Fly In event 0f 2026.
The full list of event dates scheduled to take place during the year are as follows:
16th/17th May 2026
13/14th June 2026
17th = 26th July 2026 (extended fly in – 10 days)
12th/13th September 2026
Anyone wishing to attend these events on a daily or overnight camping basis please go to the following website: www.binhamaeromodellers.co.uk. All the booking information you need is on this website.
All welcome to attend these events – why not extend your stay into a holiday break and explore North Norfolk whilst enjoying the opportunity to fly.
