Andy Symons - BMFA

The issue with the record attempts for many is its on a set date which immediately rules quite a number of clubs and leaves you open to the vagaries of the weather. One of the drivers behind the distance challenge is for it to be flexible enough so as many clubs as possible have the opportunity to take part, also as mamy members too as anyone no matter what level they are at can take part even those on buddy keads. Happy for other ideas though

Happy for suggestions on what to do. Do consider the distance challenge though, should be a lot of fun.

Exactly what it is all about!

Personally, not dissapointed at all, for me it has only ever been about getting everyone together to have fun, beating records was secondary.

Result announced. See https://bmfa.org/2023-bmfa-record-attempt-result So on to the next challenge, something a little different but hopefully just as much fun! https://bmfa.org/2023-distance

Plenty of BMFA Gliders in stock. 😉 See https://shop.bmfa.org/product/bmfa-foamie-glider

Most odd, email.the files across please and I will submit them.

Can you try now please, not sure why it isn't working for you as we have had 150 submissions so far

When all the record submissions have been submitted and collated. I asked for them to be submitted within 7 days so hopefully we will have a number by early next week.

Should be ok now.

yes

No, BMFA memebrs SAA members and guest flyers can all take part.

Still plenty of time to get your club signed up though. https://bmfa.org/2023-record There is also a new challenge we are trying this year which should be fun, see https://bmfa.org/2023-distance

News of the next In the Air Tonight session on Tuesday 14th March and also a general In the Air Tonight update can be found at https://itat.bmfa.uk/news

A brilliant session from Ron this evening. Really was very interesting. Video available to watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkoRFeKO00o

link to register for tomorrow is https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qRFJgPcJT9i8DrPaal3rRg

It's £10, but the test is now valid for 5 years. 😉

Only thing that is new in the UK for BMFA members is registration and the requirement to have passed a very simple test that shows you are aware of the regulations. Registration, involves ticking a box and spending £10 for a number to put on your aircraft, very simple and a tiny hurdle. Passing the test, which is free, open book and gives you all the answers at the end of your attempt is an even tinier hurdle, absolutely nothing to put anyone off. Of course if some insist on exaggerating the size of the hurdles to newcomers then it is they that are the ones putting people off.

Please stop exaggerating the changed in regulations, very minor changes and only tiny hurdles to participation easily cleared.

It's still very easy to get involved, sounds like you are part of the problem and exaggerating the "legal hoops" they have to jump through. The hurdles to participation are tiny and easily cleared and shouldn't put anyone off.

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It really isn't