Andy Symons - BMFA

Will be sending an email about Flyer ID's to all members later too, hopefully to clear up the confusion about what they are, the differences between Flyer ID and Operator ID and who needs them.

Flyer ID's are valid for 5 years, Operator IDs need renewing annually.

Afternoon all. I sent an email out to all those that meet the CAA competency requirements by holding either an A or B cert from before the cutoff date or through having passed the BMFA RCC on Monday. Informing them they will soon be issued with a Flyer ID. It looks like a significant number haven't received it though which is odd. Will send another in the morning to clarify the situation. Nothing to worry about though. The Flyer ID simply shows that you meet the CAA 'competency' requirements. (Know the regs).

A couple of links to be going on with https://clubpr.bmfa.uk/ and club flyers/posters at https://clubpr.bmfa.uk/flyers We are revamping the trial flight program and will be sending an email to all clubs about it in the next day or so too.

Facebook definitely works well, I would recommend a Facebook page as the outward looking platform rather than a group though, gives you more control of content. Constantly changing content is the key though, a Facebook page with say 1 post a month will be ignored by the algorithms. However if you can manage say 3 posts a week, which could include sharing some of the posts we make on the BMFA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BMFAOfficial and get your club members to share the post on their feeds you will start to get traction.

BMFA AGM is 2nd November which is when the decision is taken. Make sure your club is represented, clubs will be receiving information soon, it is hybrid meeting so a club delegate can attend via zoom to represent your views. CAA fees change on 1st April and likely to go up by inflation + 3% ish technology levy. So maybe around £12 from April next year, but that is just a guess.

Those BMFA members with either a valid RCC or A/B cert from before 1/1/2021 will soon be issued with a Flyer ID, you don't meed to do anything. We have just about finished testing the system and I will be emailing those concerned in the next week or so.

If you log in to the membership portal and click the documents tile you can download the inbsurance synopsis which ahs the policy number on. However, you can just leave it blank

Yes, this is my understanding and is what I was told just 2 weeks ago on my latest first aid refresher.

Take a look at https://southwest.bmfa.uk/south-west-glider-news/

There is a new club that has just requested affiliation today. Google the Culbin Model Club. They now have a modelf flying section.

Much easier than it looks. If you were to go Monday to Friday you would be able to fly most days. Contact Manny to choose the best possible dates.

Not exactly the same but more and more people are taking flying holidays there. https://nationalcentre.bmfa.org/

Thats pretty much what we all want to do and regularly do it at club sites across the country.

Most clubs have entirely sensible rules that are their for everyones benefit and safety and almost always the rules have been voted on and accepted by the membership.

If you read all the posts you will see there are lots saying they have been hit on multiple cards even if they don't use them to pay the BMFA. HAve a read of the links below too. https://www.2ec.com.au/trending/entertainment/check-your-bank-statement-now-for-suspicious-jet-frog-charges/ https://dailyhodl.com/2024/01/26/fraudulent-jet-frog-withdrawals-hit-bank-accounts-as-millions-warned-to-watch-for-unusual-activity/

This is nothing at all to do with the BMFA, we don't store anyone's payment details. Could we get the thread title changed please.

For this session we will be joined by members of the CAA and senior members of the BMFA Board and staff. Following the same format as BBC Question Time this is your chance to put questions to the panel, questions must be pre-submitted in advance and can be on any BMFA or CAA related topic. Questions can be submitted at https://itat.bmfa.uk/qt2024 To register to attend the Zoom session click the link below https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BiTix5cmR2ay1IviH63YMw

Its a membership, not just insurance. Insurances only auto renew if you select to be auto renewed. However you can tick the box for your membership to auto renew if thats what you want to do.

Can you check now please. Should be there.

Haven't looked, I will be chained to my desk until the weekend. Hoping Sunday will be flyable.

In answer to the original questions. No it doesn't matter in the slightest, be what you want to be and enjoy what you want to do, just do it with consideration for others, safely and lawfully. I do hope the good weather returns soon!!

Haven't had reports of it not being resolved until seeing this. If you can drop me an email to [email protected] with details of who you are and a screenshot of what you see after you click on 'Membership' from the top menu I will be able to investigate.

Will only show if you renewed through the BMFA.

This issue has been resolved.