A brief notice (from Cliff’s YouTube campaign video) has been added to our Home page to help maximise awareness of this critical issue that could, if unchecked, impact eventually the whole of the UK.
Some of you may be aware the club has applied to BMFA for a ‘Site Permit’. This will be (if granted) to allow us to fly models over 7.5kgs above 400ft, and we think will last the season. There may be a requirement for a NOTAM (notice to airmen) as well but we are not… Read More »
The BMFA have issued an update on Article 16 which I think is a further slight change / relaxation of regulations for BMFA members Whereas the ‘open category’ has fairly restrictive regulations, the CAA have recognised the safe flying of BMFA members and other model flying organisations. The main differences seem to be related to… Read More »
Dear members and visitors, we ask that you take a few moments to read the new “Safety & Incidents” page compiled by the club committee. A number of incidents have happened since we have come out of lockdown, crashing into pit area, crashing outfield etc. Safety must be our priority to each other and to… Read More »
We have had a couple of enquiries lately about whether powered flight is allowed on Dartmoor. The simple answer is No. As there may be visitors to our area intending to fly on Dartmoor and use our website to search out the best sites to soar, John asked for a statement to be added to… Read More »
BMFA have just issued this brief bulletin and intend to issue further guidance soon. British Model Flying Association 1 hr · *** IMPORTANT UPDATE – PLEASE READ *** A Return To The Skies First and foremost, we would like to thank members for adhering to the government guidelines during the lockdown. As many of you are… Read More »
Good morning Members, In the light of Boris’s announcement flying is now off the agenda, driving to a flying field is considered non-essential travel. I’m as frustrated as you all must now be but we, as a Club, can’t be seen to be stepping out of line. So, unless you’re having to work, now is… Read More »
By now we should all have a valid competency certificate, either from the CAA or BMFA. If we are registering for an operators license via the BMFA, we have an exemption until the end of January to enable the BMFA to process our data and pass on the £9 registration fee. This process will be… Read More »
There has been a 3.5 nautical miles no-fly order issued during the period of the Teignmouth Air Show on Saturday 6th July between between 13:00 and 18:00 and it includes Little Haldon
BMFA update on the CAA PUBLISHES CAP1789 – OUTLINING THE EU REGULATIONS FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT The EU regulations for Unmanned Aircraft were published in the Official Journal of the European Union on the 11thJune and the Implementing Regulation will become applicable on 1st July, 2020. The CAA have recently published CAP1789 which provides a detailed guide to the… Read More »