IMPORTANT Links for anyone new to RC model flying
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
Model Accessories
Mick Reeves Models – Stopped working?
Warbirds
Tony Nijhuis Designs featuring plans, cnc packs and moldings from the designs of Tony Nijhuis
Real Model Pilots – Bespoke RC Model Pilots –
Building Models from Plans or Kits
Free Plans sites
Outer Zone : Free plans : Collection of free vintage model aircraft plans to download
AeroFred.com – Download and Share Free Model Airplane and Boat Plans.
Information
RCBookCase – Vintage Model Airplane Mags and Books. Download free vintage model airplane magazines, catalogues and books.
Airfield Models – Radio Control Flying Aircraft and Display Models
Balsa Bashers Links
“The definitive guide to using Balsa” – Very good information on how to work with this wonderful material
Blackburn Models incorporating Balsa Mart, Specialists in radio controlled model aircraft
Model Flying Links
Civil Aviation Authority – Find your Registration
A & B Test Videos
BMFA Achievement Scheme Fixed Wing ‘A’ Test – YouTube
BMFA Achievement Scheme Fixed Wing ‘B’ Test – YouTube
“B” Test RCM&E B-Prepared magazine article series
Phoenix SIM – This used to be one of the leading RC flight simulators. Now it’s Abandonware.
Phoenix Simulator Downloads – RC-Thoughts.com