Competition reports

This page contains an archive of competition reports, most recent at the top.

There is also an external photo gallery.

  • BMFA Nationals

    BMFA Nationals

    The Bwlch in South Wales is home to some fantastic slopes. This year saw some unexpectedly excellent conditions, with Stefan Bertschi taking the crown and FTD of 29.57.

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  • 2025/26 Champion of Champions

    2025/26 Champion of Champions

    This year’s race was held in the stunning setting of the North Yorkshire Moors.

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  • 2025/6 Southern Winter League 3

    2025/6 Southern Winter League 3

    After weeks of rotten weather, finally we had a Southern league competition to remember! Ten competitors showed up, not bad considerting the poor forecast. Conditions were on the SW bowl…

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  • 2025 BMFA L1, S. Wales

    2025 BMFA L1, S. Wales

    The first event of 2025 took place on Mickeys West – the most physically demanding section of the Bwlch. Fortunately we had nice winds of 5 – 10 m/s and…

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  • 2024 BMFA L5, Hole of Horcum

    2024 BMFA L5, Hole of Horcum

    A good turnout with 14 rounds flown. The winner was Greg Dakin who flew a tight course in the flat conditions. Runner up was Mark Redsell, with Peter Gunning third.…

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  • 2024 Welsh Open

    2024 Welsh Open

    Hard to believe that the Welsh Open has been running now for 30 years – it still feels as fresh as ever, though this year the numbers were a little…

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  • 2024 English Open, Whitesheet

    2024 English Open, Whitesheet

    The English Open is always fun! This year we welcomed two new F3F pilots in Mick Fletcher and Mike Crofts. Visiting from Holland was Eric Heijne accompanied by his dad.…

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  • 2024 NE Open, Hole of Horcum

    2024 NE Open, Hole of Horcum

    Results after 14 rounds 1 Armin Hortzitz 11754.91 2 Peter Kowalski 11602.49 3 Dieter Perlick 11504.20 4 Manuel Rath 11464.19 5 Mike Evans 11431.60 6 John Philips 11313.88 7 Peter…

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