• British Nationals Combat Reserve Date

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    Nats reserve date. If any of the Nats events were not completed, they will be scheduled over this weekend.  The CFA will publish any events to be continued with a schedule. If the reserve dates are not required then the C/L area will be available for practice and / or scratch competitions

    SAM 35 Autumn Gala

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    SAM 35 Galas include all types of flying, including vintage RC, control line, free flight, and both rubber and IC powered, with an amazing selection of scale models, as well as tethered cars.  At the Galas there are always a number of competitions to enter, such as Spot Landing and Vintage Power Duration.  However, there’s […]

    SWAPMEET

    SWAPMEET

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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.  

    SAM 35 Power Strugglers

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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 […]

    Buckminster Power Strugglers

    Buckminster Power Strugglers

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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 midweek scale

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    Scale competition to BMFA RC3 rules. Separate classes for ARF and those who have built their model. All are welcome. Mentoring available to newcomers to to scale competition Flying to start at 9.30 in case of large entry.

    Combat Reserve Date

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    If any of the scheduled events thoughout the year have not been flown, they can be scheduled here. If there are no such events, the C/L area can be used for practice or Scratch competitions

    Control Line Combat Reserve dates

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    If any of the scheduled events from 2026 have been cancelled or abandoned due to weather, the event can be re scheduled over this weekend. If there are no such events, then the C/L area will be available for practice and/ or scratch competitions

    Training and Testing day

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

    Join the ASRC to get training on any discipline and even take your BMFA Achievement Scheme test if you like while you're with us. Days are always very informal and relaxed, with experienced flyers on hand to share their skills and knowledge. Please register you attendance so we can ensure we have the correct support […]

  • Buckminster Mid-week Jet Fly-in’s

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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.

    BUCKMINSTER RETRO FLY-IN

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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 Power Strugglers

    Buckminster Power Strugglers

    BMFA Buckminster Main Street, Sewstern, Grantham, Lincolnshire, 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