02/07/2026
This time next week, the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft will be getting underway at BMFA Buckminster. The start of the competition will also mark the first time in 48 years that the FAI - World Air Sports Federation F4 World Championships will have been held on UK soil.
The long range weather forecast is shaping up nicely and tickets for both spectating and camping over at the Championships are now on sale. We'll hand over to Event Director, Graham Kennedy, to tell you more about the general sale of tickets and how to secure yours...
"You are now able to book your spectator tickets for the 2026 FAI F4 World Championships for Scale Model Aircraft taking place at BMFA Buckminster from Friday 10th July to Saturday 18th July.
This is via the Events and Courses tab of your JustGo BMFA membership portal at:
https://bmfa.justgo.com/
Or, by clicking the link at the end of this message. Please read all the information below before purchasing tickets.
EVENT SCHEDULE
To aid you with deciding on which day to attend, please refer to the schedule below. Please note that only a selection of aircraft will fly on each day and the exact flight order will not be known until the day before. This flight order is also subject to weather.
Friday 10th July – RC and CL Static + RC Flight Judging
Saturday 11th July – RC and CL Static + RC Flight Judging
Sunday 12th July – RC Static + RC Flight Judging
Monday 13th July – RC Static + RC and CL Flight Judging
Tuesday 14th July – RC Static (am only) + RC and CL Flight Judging
Wednesday 15th July – RC and CL Flight Judging + Tethered Car Demo
Thursday 16th July – RC and CL Flight Judging + Tethered Car Demo
Friday 17th July – RC Flight Judging
Saturday 18th July – RC Flight Judging (estimated 1300hrs finish)
DAY VISITORS
Advance booking of tickets is essential to assist with traffic and parking management on, and around the contest site.
When purchasing a ticket for a specific day the first ticket will be at the full price of £10.00 and includes parking, at the same time you should also then add a ticket for any passengers in your vehicle, these will be priced at £5.00 each.
Any £5.00 ticket purchased does not include parking.
If purchasing a ticket for the same day that is for a 2nd vehicle this must be done as a separate transaction.
Parking will be in the field to the left of the drive entrance to the BMFA National Centre. A golf buggy will be operating on a shuttle service. Blue Badge Holders will be directed to a designated area within the Contest Site.
A separate ticket must be purchased for each day you wish to attend.
NATIONAL CENTRE CAMPING
This is available in 2 blocks of 5 night stays, either from Thursday 9th to Tuesday 14th or from Tuesday 14th July to Sunday 19th July, respectively.
Arrivals are from 1400hrs and departures are by 1200hrs.
Camping fee includes daily spectating ticket. Wristbands for the relevant date will be given on arrival.
Generators are permitted during the hours of 0800hrs and 2200hrs
BBQs are permitted must be off ground (no grass scorching).
No fire pits permitted.
Dogs must always be on a lead.
SEWSTERN VILLAGE HALL CAMPING
This is available in blocks of 2 night stays starting on 9th, 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th July. Arrivals are only permitted on these days.
Suitable for vehicles of less than 7m total length.
Camping fee for this location does not include daily spectating tickets. This must be added for each person at the time of booking. Wrist bands to gain access to the championships will be ready for you on your arrival.
Access to toilet facilities provided within the Village Hall. Note, there are no shower facilities (you may use the shower facilities at the National Centre).
Arrivals are from 1400hrs. Departures from 1200hrs, however, there will be a clearly marked holding area to leave your caravan at this location, if attending the Championships on date of departure.
Information on access will be sent via email once booking is confirmed.
Please ensure all tickets are purchased in advance to avoid disappointment.
Link to purchase tickets:
https://bmfa.justgo.com/workbench/public/events?ref=CED9ECB0A16ED91E6FC2D96C0E7EF70785DF0C93
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds if you are unable to attend."
https://worldscale26.bmfa.uk/
