Matt Carlton Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 In order to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the BMFA, why not hold a festival/event at the National Centre on the following lines: 1 - A static exhibition of historic models and equipment and the history of the SMAE/BMFA 2 - Ongoing demonstrations throughout the day by some of the kit manufacturers in the UK, showcasing their products. 3 - A Trade Village like the NATS, but focused on UK manufacturers and suppliers 4 - A sort of Airshow demonstration of the 'history of model flying' starting with say FF A Frame pushers, through Wakefield, FF Scale, CL, Early RC, maybe a select slot, 10 minutes or so of RC models from each decade from 1950s to 2020s showing how the hobby has changed. 5 - A 'fly in' session in the evening. RC, CL, FF as conditions and numbers permit. 6 - A bbq/bar/food stalls available all day. 7 - A night flying demonstration. 8 - Firework display to finish. Charge BMFA Members £25 and non-members £35 or something. Just a thought. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Hi Matt Great to hear your thoughts on how we can celebrate the SMAE/BMFA Centenary next year. We have a number plans being worked up at the moment by a working group and it's encouraging to know that your thinking is the similar to our own. More information will be become available in the lead up to 2022 but our aim is to celebrate the past 100 years and look to the future including raising our profile and encouraging newcomers into model flying.. Paul Hoey Chairperson: BMFA 100 planning group 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Good news Paul. Hopefully celebrating all aspects of our hobby, including all modes of propulsion, and craft with rotors (two or more), to ensure full representation. Look forward to hearing more about it. GG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Wingco Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I thought that the BMFA propper came into existence in 1948?. Before that it was the SMAE ?. Bit like WAGBI becoming the BASC ??. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Hi Wilco, the SMAE as a legally constituted company was created in 1922 and remains the legal title to today. The working title of BMFA was created some years ago on a 'Trading as' basis to be more explicit as to what we do i.e. model flying. Jim Wright and Martin Dilly wrote a really good history of the SMAE/BMFA which summarises the past 100 years in the June edition of the BMFA news if you are interested. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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