BMFA Contests & Events

Free Flight - Slope Soaring - Team Selection
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03 | 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 9 April.

FxRES Cruckton - Challenge 6 from 10
2026-05-02 - 2026-05-03
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 either Saturday or Sunday, a call will be made nearer the time to choose the day with the best weather.
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/

Teesside MFC Training Evenings
2026-04-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-21 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.

Westland & Yeovil District Aeromodeler Indoor Flying
2026-04-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-20 20:00 - 22:00 | 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

F3N League Comp. no. 1
2026-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Cuffley Model Flying Club, Northaw, Potters Bar, EN6 4QZ
Our first F3N comp. of the 2026 season hosted by Cuffley Model Flying 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.

Tyldesley National League Competition
2026-04-26 | Tyldedsley Model Flying Club, A580/West, Leigh, WA3 5QJ, United Kingdom
This will be Tyldesley’s second year in hosting a UKF3A National League competition. A great flying site situated west of Manchester city centre, near to the village of Astley.
Approaching from the East. Access to the A580 East Lancashire Road, Manchester to St Helens via the M60 ring road is signposted. After crossing the junction for Higher Green, and passing the next left turn for their Sunday market, the site entrance is directly after the next layby, you will notice directly opposite the entrance a break in the central reservation. Take care when turning right into the entrance as you will cross a cycle lane.
Approaching from the West. again on the A580, you will cross a roundabout with the Greyhound pub to your left. Straight over the round and continue to the next set of lights (U turns are prohibited) turn right into Higher Green Lane, find a suitable place to turn around and return to the A580 and turn left. again when passing the next left turn for their Sunday market, the site entrance is directly after the next layby, you will notice directly opposite the entrance a break in the central reservation. Take care when turning right into the entrance as you will cross a cycle lane.
Once on the farmers lane beware of the speed bumps (model breakers) pass the first farm on the right and the house on the left. 50 yds on, you will see the entrance to the field, follow the track to the site cabin, parking is plentiful but please park sensibly.
Toilet facilities, hot water will be available on the day.
The prices vary depedning on the class you enter:
Clubman £8
Intermediate £16
Advanced A-27 £22
P-27 £22
P-27 & F-27 £22

Free Flight - 3rd Area
2026-04-26 | Area Venues, Multi venues, N/A, N/A
Free Flight –

CR, CE (Plugge), CP, F1A (SMAE), Co2/E30/P30 (Plugge E30), CRP/VRP/SLOP (Plugge VRP, Frog Senior SLOP), MV

Vintage Combat League Round 2 Buckminster
2026-04-26 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
Vintage Combat Competition flown to BMFA Vintage Combat Rules.
Spectators welcome
If the weather forecast for Today’s (26th) Vintage Combat competitions looks as though the event will be unflyable, the event will be cancelled and moved to Saturday 25th

Washington MFC Indoor Model Flying
2026-04-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Nissan Sports Hall, Washington Road, Sunderland, SR5 3HZ
Indoor model flying for all types of models in the Nissan Sports Hall. Open to all BMFA members and interested spectators.

BMFA F3F Nationals (reserve date)
2026-04-25 09:30 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | The Bwlch, Bwlch-Y-Clawdd Road, Treorchy, CF42 6LL
Reserve date should the primary date not go ahead

BMFA Northern Area Achievement Scheme Training & Testing Day
2026-04-25 09:15 - 16:00 | Pontefract Race Course, Park Road, Pontefract, WF8 4QD
These days are an opportunity for area members who are at clubs with no examiners or regular trainers, to come along and either take a test or get some help to pass and take a test.

Control Line Centralized meeting
2026-04-25 09:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Barton MFC, Barton-Moss, Irlam, M30 7RL, United Kingdom
Speed weekend all open classes F2A, F2G, Club Speed. Speed Centralized on Sunday.

BlackdownRCFC Swapmeet
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Throgmorton Community Hall, Culme Way, Honiton, EX14 4JP, United Kingdom
Sell unwanted modelling stuff; Pick up a bargain; Socialise with friends. Light refreshments available. Please be aware that the Car Park adjacent to the Hall is Pay and Display, and is very diligently patrolled.

BMFA Scale Indoor Nationals
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | Wolverhampton University, Walsall Campus Sports Hall, Magdalene Road,, Walsall, WS1 3TA
This two-day event sees the finest indoor Scale aeromodellers from the UK and Europe converge on the West Midlands to compete at the BMFA Scale Indoor Nationals.

Saturday sees the Scale Indoor RC Nationals take place followed on Sunday by the Scale Indoor FF Nationals.
Competitors can enter by completing the electronic entry form which will be available shortly on the BMFA Scale Technical Committee (STC) Website.
Spectators are welcome and can view proceedings from the seated gallery area overlooking the sports hall. The fee for spectators is £5.00 allowing entry for both days, (free for accompanied under 16’s). The University also provides ample free car parking for visitors.
Why not come along and take part or be simply inspired by viewing the best in UK and European Scale Indoor aeromodelling over the weekend.

Combat Practice Day, all disciplines
2026-04-25 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
The Control line area is booked for combat flying, all disciplines for practice or scratch competition flying
If the weather forecast for Tomorrows (26th) Vintage Combat competitions looks as though the event will be unflyable, the event will be cancelled and moved to today (25th)

Shifnal (near Telford) Swapmeet
2026-04-19 08:30 - 12:00 | Shifnal Village Hall, Aston Rd, Telford, TF11 8DW
Sunday 19th April 2026.
Shifnal Village Hall, Aston St. Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8DW.
Following over demand of February Swapmeet, an April event for those who missed out.
Tables £10 each from 8:30 am.
Public £3 each from 9:00 am to mid-day.
Please bring exact change to use our rapid entry lane.
Refreshments Available.
Ample free car parking
NOTE New email shifnalswapmeet@hotmail.com

Centralised Competition - Plane crazy MFC (Hurley)
2026-04-19 | Plane Crazy MFC, Forteacre Lane, Hurley, Warwickshire, B46 2PD
All schedules will be flown Clubman, Intermediate, Advanced and P only will count for National League points. Centralised (P & F pilots) points will be normalised and count for the BMFA League.
It is early season when weather and daylight might be an issue but we aim to fly 3 rounds so entry will be limited to 16 though a 9.00am start will be necessary. Some practice (non exclusive) on Saturday is possible.
BBQ and hot drinks will be available through the day
The prices vary depedning on the class you enter:
Clubman £8
Intermediate £16
Advanced A-27 £22
P-27 £22
P-27 & F-27 £22

F2E Combat
2026-04-19 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
F2E Combat event. Flown to the UK Variation of FAI Diesel combat rules. 2.5cc diesel motors,
Full rules here All Rule Books – BMFA Contest Resources

CADMAC Swapmeet
2026-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Stannington Village Hall, Stannington, Morpeth, NE61 6EL
CADMAC Swapmeet, Saturday 18th April 2026
To be held at Stannington Village Hall, Stannington, Northumberland NE61 6EL.
The Village Hall is at the back of the Ridley Arms Pub car park.
The event is open to all, but Aeromodelling items only.
Sellers fee £7 per table plus the entrance fee, all tables are provided.
Admission £2, Ladies and under 16’s free.
Sellers set up at 12:00 P.M.
Buyers enter at 12:30 P.M.
Doors close at 3:00 P.M.
All proceeds go to Northumbrian Air Ambulance.
Please contact Bob Brown on rwbrown17@gmail.com or 07515 682543 to book a table.
Stannington is easily accessed from the A1.
From the A1 South.
Driving North, take the first exit to Stannington, this will take you straight in to the Village, the Ridley Arms Pub is on the right and the Village hall is behind the pub car park where there is ample parking.
Driving South, take the Stannington Station exit, then the 4th exit at the roundabout, drive under the A1 and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit, continue to a mini roundabout and fork left at the 1st exit.
At about 300 metres on the left is the Ridley Arms Pub, the Village hall is behind the pub car park where there is ample parking.

Peterlee RMC Indoor Flying
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 | East Durham College, Willerby Grove, Peterlee, SR8 2RN
Indoor model flying for all types of models in the Prescott Sports Hall. Open to all BMFA members and interested spectators.

PSSA Power Scale Soaring ‘Fly for Fun’ event
2026-04-18 10:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | The Great Orme, Llandudno, Marine Drive, Llandudno, LL30 2XD, United Kingdom
Meet at the ‘Tank Track’ car park for pilots brief 10am 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 event WILL NOT BE RUN if the winds are from the East due to slope access limitations. For more information contact webmaster@pssaonline.co.uk

SW Model Flyers Albemarle Flying Day
2026-04-18 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 in place to allow operation up to 1500′ above ground level. For more information contact Euan Galloway or Gerard Gaynor or visit the SW Model Flyers Facebook page.

F5J competition at Cliffe
2026-04-18 09:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | Gravesend MFC, Rye St,, Rochester, ME3 7UD
Kent Interclub welcomes all to this F5J event run by Gravesend club field at Cliffe. Entries are £5 for non-Kent InterClub members
All entries, changes and cancelations etc will be managed via the BARCS F5J website for competition entries. See link below

GPS Light Class Introduction and Training
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Cruckton, Montgomery Road, Cruckton, Shrewsbury, SY5 8PS, United Kingdom
Why not try next generation glider racing?
18th or 19th This is a one day event. Weather call in the run up to pick the best day
Come and fly your first GPS Triangles, or get some coaching from experienced pilots.
Take a look at this video to find out more about the class: https://vimeo.com/1174973121
Also go and have a look at the BARCS Forum (which is FREE): https://www.barcs.co.uk/forums/forum/93-gps-triangle-racing/
Full details of the event will be available on the BARCS Forum, including registration form. You must register for this event.

Control Line Centralized meeting
2026-04-18 | 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.

F2D Combat
2026-04-18 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
F2D Combat training and competition

Back up flight day for World Scale Champs team trials
2026-04-15 09:00 - 17:00 | BMFA Buckminster, Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW, United Kingdom
This is a day booked just in case the weather prevents flying during the team trials on 21/22 March. Only registered team trial isn’t may enter
