BMFA North Eastern Area

17/07/2026

Copied from Shildon Model Club FB page.
It is with great sadness that I informed the members at the club meeting last Friday of the passing of Allan Weighell.
Allan was one of the club founders he was a life member.
He was club treasurer for over 20 years and ran the indoor for many years for our club and others like Guisborough club which he was also very active with.
Allan was a BMFA world championship team manager and on the technical committee for the world team.
His work also saw him manage the world's youth team and he also ran many schools training events with his close friends and co members Tom Maddison and Stuart shorthouse both who have also passed away.

02/07/2026

Fly-in was held 13th 14th June at TMFC Redmarshal with swap meet , Saturday was windy Sunday was a much better day, Flying was undertaken both days.
Twenty one units camped over the weekend ,twenty five pilots flew.
About 90-100 people attended and we had some spectator's who had picked it up from Facebook.
As a result of the weekend we have gained two members and have other interested
party's

So Friday we opened the gates for the campers and the weather was not good, very windy and Saturday just the same and the brave did fly.
The brilliant lads from the Copeland model club always put on a great show, some
crazy flying boys.
In the evening a young lad Martin Breen was flying his little foam Hellcat in a gale with amazing skill.
The campsite was full on Saturday and the turn out of pilots from many clubs, we have to thank members of the Copeland club, Guisborough model club, Scarborough club, Boldon club and also our club members that came and supported the event.

Sunday the weather gods were with us and a really full flying program. Our flight line director George Evans controlled the flying without any issues apart when we had to change the flight line due to a wind direction change.

It was good to see the number of pilots that were talking to one another and with some brilliant flying it just shows what a great weekend it was.
We hope to repeat the event next year.

TMFC

05/06/2026

WORLD SCALE CHAMPIONSHIPS @ BUCKMINSTER

The day has finally arrived when you are able to book your spectator tickets – we thank you most sincerely for your patience.

This is via the Events and Courses tab of your JustGo BMFA membership portal or by clicking the link at the end of this email. Please read all the information below before purchasing tickets. For non BMFA members, you will need to register for a JustGo profile.

Please note that this email only applies to those who are not part of an official team or have already received an official invite. Further guidance shall be distributed via your Team Managers within the next few days.

EVENT SCHEDULE

To aid you with deciding on which day to attend, please refer to the schedule below. Please note that only a selection of aircraft will fly on each day and the exact flight order will not be known until the day before. This flight order is also subject to weather.

Friday 10th July – RC and CL Static + RC Flight Judging

Saturday 11th July – RC and CL Static + RC Flight Judging

Sunday 12th July – RC Static + RC Flight Judging

Monday 13th July – RC Static + RC and CL Flight Judging

Tuesday 14th July – RC Static (am only) + RC and CL Flight Judging

Wednesday 15th July – RC and CL Flight Judging + Tethered Car Demo

Thursday 16th July – RC and CL Flight Judging + Tethered Car Demo

Friday 17th July – RC Flight Judging

Saturday 18th July – RC Flight Judging (estimated 1300hrs finish)

DAY VISITORS

Advance booking of tickets is essential to assist with traffic and parking management on, and around the contest site
Car Sharing is encouraged
Parking will be in the field to the left of the drive entrance to the BMFA National Centre. A golf buggy will be operating on a shuttle service. Blue Badge Holders will be directed to a designated area within the Contest Site.
A separate ticket must be purchased for each day you wish to attend.
NATIONAL CENTRE CAMPING

This is available in 2 blocks of 5 night stays, either from Thursday 9th to Tuesday 14th or from Tuesday 14th July to Sunday 19th July, respectively
Arrivals are from 1400hrs and departures are by 1200hrs
Camping fee includes daily spectating ticket. Wristbands for the relevant date will be given on arrival.
Generators are permitted during the hours of 0800hrs and 2200hrs
BBQs are permitted must be off ground (no grass scorching)
No fire pits permitted
Dogs must always be on a lead
SEWSTERN VILLAGE HALL CAMPING

This is available in blocks of 2 night stays starting on 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th July. Arrivals are only permitted on these days.
Suitable for vehicles of less than 7m total length
Camping fee for this location does not include daily spectating ticket. This must be added for each person at the time of booking.
Access to toilet facilities provided within the Village Hall. Note, there are no shower facilities (you may use the shower facilities at the National Centre).
Arrivals are from 1400hrs. Departures from 1200hrs, however, there will be a clearly marked holding area to leave your caravan at this location, if attending the Championships on date of departure.
Information on access will be sent via email once booking is confirmed.
Please ensure all tickets are purchased in advance to avoid disappointment.

Link to purchase tickets https://bmfa.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=CED9ECB0A16ED91E6FC2D96C0E7EF70785DF0C93

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds if you are unable to attend.

15/04/2026

Below is a list of the Albemarle booked flying dates for S.W. Model Flyers, contact details from myself or Gerard Gaynor detailed below

07742 131 833, email [email protected] or
Gerard Gaynor 07831 117 920 or [email protected]

5/4/26
18/4/26
3/5/26 (BMFA open day)
16/5/26
7/6/26
25/7/26
2/8/26
29/8/26
13/9/26
26/9/26
4/10/26
24/10/26
1/11/26
21/11/26
6/12/26
19/12/26

Please note that there is a cost to fly at Albemarle with this club and you must have proof of curent BMFA insurance with you.

05/02/2026

ALBEMARLE .
At the February Area meeting it was decided not to renew our license with Albemarle Barracks for the forthcoming year. This is purely down to economics as we would have seen the license fee increase by 300% over the next 2 years to approximately £2400 per year.
This is coupled with our declining use of the facility and the financial constraints of the Area.
Albemarle barracks has been used by the Area and the BMFA for model flying for many years and as a central meeting point for like minded modellers, holding the Power Nationals in the 1960s, Geordie Nationals in the 1990s and various other 'Centralised' National competitions.

15/12/2025

A few photos from Shildon Indoor event sponsored by the BMFA North Eastern Area.

15/12/2025

Shildon Model Flying Club Indoor Control .line

Demo flight from the members of Shildon model club, indoor electric control line stunters .

06/11/2025

Report from Euan Galloway, the Areas Outreach Officer. I visited the Shildon clubs free indoor session sponsored by the Bmfa North east area on Sunday , they intend to hold another on the 14 th of December at Newton Aycliffe leisure centre and would welcome new flyers , it’s free and a variety of indoor models are flown .
Gerard Gaynor is a strong supporter and regular attendee .
It was great to see some younger flyers enjoying themselves .
Please come along to the next event