This page shows current plans – it will be updated as more information is finalised, until a final version is issued together with the on-line registration forms.
Version 0.1.1
At Buckminster (17,18 Aug)
All Nostalgic Speed Classes
At Buckminster (30, 31 Aug, 1 Sep)
- Modern Racing Classes (F2C, F2CN, British Goodyear, Open Goodyear,
and 1/2A - Vintage Team Race 1/2A, A and B, Barton B and Barton Classic 15.
- All Aerobatics Classes: F2B, Classic, Vintage and Clubman
- Combat Classes
- Carrier Deck
At Barton (30, 31, Aug 1 Sep – provisional)
All speed classes other than Nostalgic Speed
Competition Rules
All competition events will be held in accordance with the current edition Section 4 of the BMFA Competition Rules. Clubman stunt has been included at 4.5.3 with additional rules for Juniors at 4.5.4.
Note that F2 classes are flown in accordance with the current FAI rules, as modified by the BMFA rules to take into account U.K. circumstances.
Instructions, particularly safety instructions from CDs must be followed.
Officials
- CL Nationals Director: Mervyn Jones
- Buckminster Site Manager: Manny Williamson
- Competitor Queries and Advice: Chris Barker
Buckminster
Location
Sewstern
Grantham
Lincolnshire, NG33 5RW
Latitude: 52.7789987045
Longitude: -0.706533669404
Directions to the site
Accommodation
Apart from the Campsite, the following hotels are suggested:
- Travelodge, A1 Services, Colsterworth a budget but clean, comfortable hotel with friendly helpful staff at reception. Boxed breakfast only, but an easy walk to an excellent breakfast or takeaway -as noted elsewhere in the list.
- Travelodge South Witham
- Blue Cow Inn South Witham
- Premier Inn, Harlaxton Road,Grantham, just off the A1. Good food and drink a Brewers Fayre pub, “The Farrier” on site.
- The Tollemache Arms – an upmarket hotel in Buckminster village. Good pub food and drink available to non guests
Site Rules
- Follow the instructions of BMFA staff and officials
- Comply with the site flying rules . Note that, for 30, 31, Aug and 1 Sep, the RC runway becomes a designated CL area..
- Camping should be booked in advance via the registration forms, unless you wish to camp outside the dates offered – in which case contact the site direct to make a booking. RACING COMPETITORS: you have a campsite booking form separate from the team competition booking form.
Food
New! Buckminster’s Flyer’s Café
For the first time at a Buckminster Control Line Nationals, BMFA Buckminster’s Flyers café will be open for both takeaway and also eat-in catering during the event. The place to eat. Meet with your friends while being close to the action. Card payment accepted.