Following on from the Prime Ministers announcement 23/08/2020 and the introduction of extreme measures severely limiting reasons why people can leave their homes. White Sheet RFC can no longer support anyone flying at White Sheet. From now until further notice all White Sheet RFC events are thus cancelled.
Please support us, yourself, and everyone, by adhering to all government rules introduced to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Be assured you will be the first to know when it’s safe to return to the skies at White Sheet.
In the meantime we strongly support the BMFA’s advice:Stay at home and finish off that winter project or make an early start on next winter’s masterpiece.
From us all, Stay safe, Stay strong and Stay well.
New regulations regarding all Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)’s 250g -20kg come into force 30th November 2019. Please refer to latest BMFA news for updates
Everyone wishing to fly model aircraft will have to:
Pass – Register – Label
Pass an online (or offline hard copy) test to get a Flyer ID if you want to fly a drone or model aircraft.
Register for an Operator ID if you’re responsible for a drone or model aircraft
Label any drones and model aircraft you’re responsible for with your Operator ID
Everythree years all USAV operators (Unmaned Small Aerial Vehicles) need to sit, and pass, an online test to qualify for a Flyer ID
Minimum age: None, but children under 13 can only register with a parent or guardian present.
For those without internet access a hard copy of the test will be available. (Details yet to be confirmed)
Exemption from the Test for those holding a BMFA proficiency scheme “A” Certificate has been agreed.
Important information for BMFA members
BMFA members will not be required to take the DRES test with the current online system. With permission an alternate online DRES test will be offered through the BMFA direct at a later date. (Details yet to be confirmed)
For those without internet access a hard copy of the BMFA DRES test will be available at a later date. (Details yet to be confirmed)
There is an annual fee for registration as an operator of £9.00
Operators will be issued an Operator ID
Label any drones and model aircraft you’re responsible for with your Operator ID
Important information for BMFA members
BMFA members are not required to register as an operator with the current CAA online system. With permission the BMFA will administrator Registration and the annual £9.00 p.a. fee for its members. This will take place initially by 31 January 2020
White Sheet Members
You may choose to register and take the test independently with the CAA online system but please be advised, your membership of the BMFA is a condition required by White Sheet RFC to maintain compliance with the National Trust.
As it stands today, as members of the BMFA you can choose to delay your DRES registration and test process in favour of completing requirements through the BMFA with your annual BMFA membership renewal. (Full details of this service are yet to be announced)
As always:
Full responsibility for safe operation remains with the person operating the UAV.
It is up to individual operators to assure themselves of the accuracy of the data and comply with all UK drone rules and regulations.
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Chris Williams 
British Association of Radio Control Soarers