ModelAir Mayfly at BMFA Buckminster
30th - 31st May 2026


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New for 2026 ModelAir are running their Mayfly event at a new location, BMFA Buckminster.

It will be a 2-day fly-in with as many disciplines and attractions as possible that we used to have at Old Warden. Please support this event and the national centre as this event will hopefully keep some of the old Old Warden magic going.

Those attractions will include:
Radio Control Flying
Control Line Flying
Free Flight and Radio Assist
Trade Line and Car Booters
Tethered Cars
Drone Racing
Camping
Excellent Cafe

Pricing:
Pilots = £10 per person, per day.
Spectators = £5 per person, per day.

If you wish to trade or car-boot at the event please contact us through our contact form – Linked Here
Car Booters = £5 per pitch
Traders = Free

Camping available – Please enquire at BMFA Buckminster – Link Here

Flying Details:


Radio Control:

Flying session 10:30am to 4:30pm each day.
All types welcome, but unfortunately no gas turbines.
15KG weight limit.
B-Certificate required, A-certificate for slow vintage types.
2.4ghz Only.


Control Line:

Continuous control line flying over both days, on 4 or 5 circles.
All types of control line except carrier deck.
We are planning to run the following events to Peterborough MFC Rules.
Champ Racing (Sat)
Phantom Racing (Sat)
Stunt Racing (Sat)
Other competitions to include:
VOETSAK Racing - AM25 Engines (Sat)
Elite Tribue VOETSAK Racing (Sun)
Combat (Sat & Sun)

Free Flight and Radio Assist:

2 flying sessions per day – Early morning until 10:30AM, second session is 4:30pm into the evening.
500gr weight limit. With a maximum capacity of 0.8cc or 100w.
Radio Assist is 2.4ghz only.
BMFA membership required.
Depending on entry and conditions, we hope to run some free-flight competitions.
Free Flight Ebenezer competition  - Saturday
SAM35 Radio Assist Events - Single Channel Spot Landing, Tomboy One Design Duration and 'A' Class Vintage Power Duration - All on Sunday afternoon/evening or Saturday if the weather looks better.

Hope to see you there – For more information including the venue details please see the BMFA contest and events calendar - Linked Here

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REACH US

Event info

Name: Emma Chase

modelair.oldwarden@gmail.com

Flight Director

Name: James Gordon

jamesrrg@hotmail.com

Tel: 07966 439835 (eve and weekends only)