Details Here (https://scale.bmfa.org/the-scale-indoor-nationals-2026-are-coming)
The link to the entry form will be posted as soon as it is available.
I'm pleased to confirm that the entry form for the BMFA 2026 Scale Indoor Nationals is now live at
2026 BMFA Scale Indoor Nationals Entry Form (https://scale.bmfa.org/scale-indoor-nationals-2026-entry-form-now-live)
The linked post to the Scale Technical Committee Web Page also provides venue location details.
Looking forward to seeing you over the weekend of the 25th and 26th April!
Here's the link to the first of several newsletters that will be put together by Paul Rich in the build up to the event: https://scale.bmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/Indoor-Scale-Nationals-Newsletter-January-2026-version-1.pdf
Entries have started coming in, and my spreadsheet is filling up fast, so thanks to all who've got theirs in already. Although it's slightly daunting taking over Mike Stuart's role it's also nice for me to be able to see in advance who's entering what.
Kit Scale is already the most popular FF class, closely followed by Peanut. Pistachio meanwhile has... erm... plenty of space still!
No nuts for me this year though: Open Rubber, Intermediate and Kit Scale will do nicely.
While I'm here, if anyone's got a Nats build underway feel free to send me a pic and some deets for inclusion in my AeroModeller column.
And if people have any queries regarding entering or the rules I'm happy to answer if I can, either here or by email.
Pete
Already discussed with George about myself participating (promise not to bring either the BD4 or Pawnee.... ;D ;D ;D ), but if I make it to come, it might be at a very last moment.
If I recall, there is a limit on the participations. Is this correct?
Quote from: Spiros on Jan 20, 2026, 07:04 AMIf I recall, there is a limit on the participations. Is this correct?
Hi Spiros,
Really hope you can come! The official closing date for entries is 13th April but it's possible that if we get too many then we might have to close it before that. It's never happened before, but if we get more than 40 participants (we had about 35 last year) it would become very difficult to fit the contest flights into the time available.
Thank you Peter.
I really hope I can make it.
But even if the decision is made on the very last moment and no more entries are possible, I will come as a spectator.
Here's the link to the new Indoor Nats newsletter from Paul Rich...
https://scale.bmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/February-2026-Newsletter-V0.1.docx?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQAegNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe3ylkDzrs3cP3sTp_GK0Ek7tsf8fcJrIwi5X75sF1OjHReK9fpxKKfys0B6M_aem_Gzp7Qqc3F_lDCyb-R9ZtGQ
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE FF KIT SCALE CLASS AT THE UPCOMING UK INDOOR NATS IS NOW FULL. This is due to the numbers in that class reaching what is possible in terms of time, both for the flying rounds and the static judging. Below is the message that is now on the BMFA Scale Tech Committee webpage. There is still space in the other classes, and still time to enter. Thank you all who've entered already and my heartfelt apologies to anyone who's disappointed by this message.
Pete
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Update on 25th March 2026 – The Scale Indoor Nationals Organising Team have had to make the unprecedented decision to close entries for the FFX4 Scale Indoor Free Flight Kit Scale Class due to reaching the maximum number of entries we can cater for on Sunday 26th April.
The Organising Team apologise to anyone who had not yet entered the class and intended to do so.
If you would like to be placed on our reserve list should any competitors drop out please register your interest at enquiriesbmfascale@yahoo.com
I think we have to classify that as good news and perfect justification, if any were needed, for the introduction of KS. Any idea of entry levels for the other classes?
Quote from: TheLurker on Mar 26, 2026, 08:37 PMI think we have to classify that as good news and perfect justification, if any were needed, for the introduction of KS. Any idea of entry levels for the other classes?
So far... 29 in Kit Scale, 15 in Intermediate, 13 in Open Rubber, 6 in CO2/Electric, 20 in Peanut, 9 in Pistachio, 11 in Nocal.
Looking quite busy then! KS aside, entry form is supposedly open for a couple more weeks, but the limits will ultimately be set by what our judges can realistically do in the time, hopefully without killing them. I gather there are
usually a few last minute dropouts though, as some models might not be ready in time.
Quote from: Pete Fardell on Mar 27, 2026, 02:26 AMSo far... 29 in Kit Scale, 15 in Intermediate, 13 in Open Rubber, 6 in CO2/Electric, 20 in Peanut, 9 in Pistachio, 11 in Nocal. Looking quite busy then!
Remembering the cheek by jowl arrangements on the Sunday last year would it be worth UK based participants bringing tables with them
just in case there's not enough tables to go round?
Quote from: TheLurker on Apr 07, 2026, 10:32 PMQuote from: Pete Fardell on Mar 27, 2026, 02:26 AMSo far... 29 in Kit Scale, 15 in Intermediate, 13 in Open Rubber, 6 in CO2/Electric, 20 in Peanut, 9 in Pistachio, 11 in Nocal. Looking quite busy then!
Remembering the cheek by jowl ok arrangements on the Sunday last year would it be worth UK based participants bringing tables with them just in case there's not enough tables to go round?
Thanks, Lurk. Great minds think alike, and Peter Brown's already kindly offered to bring spares. Tables is on the discussion list and I'll see what the team say about the need for others to bring them too. I'll be sending out more info soon, once the entry deadline passes.
Pete's call for entrants' model details.
If you've entered and Pete's message hasn't shown up in your in-box, check your e-mail spam bucket.
Cheers,
Lurk
The 2026 Scale Competitors Declaration Form is now available on de BMFA site
https://scale.bmfa.org/documents/summary-sheets
Nice to be able to fill in at home in stead of on a busy competition day.
Quote from: Stunthenk on Apr 13, 2026, 08:17 PMThe 2026 Scale Competitors Declaration Form is now available on de BMFA site
https://scale.bmfa.org/documents/summary-sheets
Nice to be able to fill in at home in stead of on a busy competition day.
I'll be emailing everyone a copy too, along with other details of the day. Incoming very soon.
I've just emailed out an update with information for all free-flight scale flyers who've entered the Free Flight Scale Indoor Nationals at Walsall on Sunday 26th April. If you have entered this competition but HAVEN'T received my email, please let me know (but check your spam folder first!)