This page contains information on how to join Bretons Model Flying Club.

Bretons Model Flying Club (BMFC) is a long established club in Essex. While the club allows many disciplines of models to be flown at our site there are some limitations on model types and size that can be flown here and some limitations regarding the training we can offer to new pilots.

• Turbines are not permitted, and we have a weight limit of 7.5kg including fuel.

• The CAA regards Model aircraft below 250g slightly differently than anything weighing more, however Bretons has decided not to make any distinction between weight classes. In other words, you still need to have passed the "A" test for that type of model to fly at our site even if it weighs less than 250g.

• We currently only have instructors capable of teaching new pilots Fixed Wing Flying to "A" test standard and beyond.

• Due to the way the club membership has evolved since 1977 when the club started, we do not have any instructors that can teach any other discipline. i.e., Drone, Multi-rota, and Helicopter.

• The club has taken the decision to allow other disciplines as long as the pilot has held an "A" certificate pass for at least 2 years.

Please use the flow chart below to find out if the BMFC is a good fit for you and the type of model you are most interested in flying at our site:

For much more information than we have here on our site please click on the 4 important links below and to join the BMFA:

BMFA Home Page – Best source of up to date model flying information

BMFA Achievement Scheme – Bretons Model Flying Club requires that you pass the “A” test on this scheme before you can fly solo

CAA Flying drones and model aircraft – An Overview

CAA Remotely piloted aircraft and drones – Information about all aspects of remotely piloted aviation and drones

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