Articles by Rob Stanley

The SE BMFA Chair Stuart Willis has issued this latest update regarding Itford Hill – I have been contacted by a couple of area clubs that have been informed that flying at Itford Hill is…

This year’s Blades Over Billingshurst (BOB) was combined with the SE BMFA annual Heli event and it was very well attended. Not all attendees were flying (like me) , but went along to see the…

The SE BMFA have been notified by a number of SE Area clubs that the farmer at Itford Hill has asked clubs to stop all flying on the hill. The SE Area Chairman, Stuart Willis,…

London / South East Area’s Fun Fly Competition Day at the Bickley Model Flying Club – 14th June 2026 Report by James Gordon Following a fairly wet and windy week, this year’s Fun Fly day…

Report by Bob Ryan On 16th and 17th May Bickley MFC held a boot fair and scale model competition and the event was sponsored by Futaba UK and by SLEC. At the boot fair on…

Despite the overcast conditions EDMAC (Epsom Downs Model Aircraft Club) held a successful Fun Flying Day with a constant stream of people (young and not so young) wanting to ‘have a go’ on the Club’s…

SE BMFA Indoor Free-Flight Competition – Sunday 22nd February 2026 This year’s SE BMFA indoor competition  was the 47th SE BMFA annual meeting and the 3rd meeting at the Triangle Centre. The event followed the…

The SE BMFA Indoor Free-Flight Competition is only 2 weeks away –  Flying commences from 10am and runs through to 5pm £15 Adult Fliers, £5 Junior Fliers, £5 Spectators – CASH ONLY PLEASE After running…

*** Important Update *** The BMFA Handbook has received a number of updates, ready for the year ahead. These updates cover a large array of subjects, from Regulations and Article 16, to Insurance and Useful…

*** IMPORTANT UPDATE *** Yesterday, the CAA issued the British Model Flying Association/British Drone Flyers with its latest (eight) Article 16 Operational Authorisation for model aircraft and drone flying. There are no significant changes to…