BMFA & CAA Information
The BMFA (British Model Flying Association) is the UK's
governing body. It provides information on all aspects of model flying but mot
importantly members are covered by its third party insurance policy. It is
mandatory that all paid members of NVA are also members of the BMFA whether
through the club or as individuals as "country" members.
NVA respects all rules and recommendations of the BMFA
including its flying proficiency scheme, the two principal levels being the
A-Certificate and B-Certificate. It is a club rule that nobody is allowed to
fly unsupervised unless they hold an A-Certificate qualification; instruction
to help gain this certificate can be provided by the club's instructors.
From 2020 the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) has decreed
that all drones and model aircraft must display their operator's personal
"Operator ID" number. All NVA members must comply with this requirement and
have paid the appropriate registration fee.
The following is a list of BMFA information sources and publications
Publication |
Comments |
BMFA Website |
Link to the BMFA website |
Article 16 |
Article 16 explained -
pages copied from the "BMFA News" February 2021 |
CAA Operator ID -
Aircraft labelling info |
All members' aircraft
must comply |
BMFA
Handbook (Apri 2021) |
General handbook, a
comprehensive guide |
BMFA
Welfare Policy |
No explanation required |
Flying Start |
This publication provides all the basic knowledge for
building, setting up and flying model aircraft. A good read for those new
to the hobby and a reminder to the more experienced who may have developed
bad habits! |
20 Questions
(under revision) |
During 2016 new rules will be applied by the BMFA
to improve pilot's knowledge of the law regarding the flying of model
aircraft. Once the new rules re enforced, any 5 of these questions can be
asked during an achievement test, including an A-certificate. For each
question a model answer is provided. |
BMFA Achievements site |
This is s dedicated site
for the BMFA achievement schemes and also lists the questions (and
answers) to the questions those taking the tests can expect to be asked. |
BMFA "GO Membership" Website |
Here you can register
your details and pay your BMFA and CAA fees on-line. |
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