Originally Posted by
Nige321
Not sure about the rioting but the BMFA has been looking out for the model flyers for a long time on this subject. Trying to persuade EASA and the CAA that 'traditional' R/C flyers are different from the nutter with a drone at the end of Gatwicks runway is an uphill task - they are all 'drones' as far as the lawyers are concerned. (Exactly the same argument is happening in Germany with their DMFV)
Having said that, a couple of CAA officials I've spoken to understand that BMFA members aren't the problem - one of them was a member himself...
There are several model flying organisations, representing the interests of their members, which are recognised by and meet with the CAA who have evolved CAP 658 over the years to be the guidance material for the relevant articles within the ANO. Model flying in the UK is well regulated and generally adhered to by responsible flyers. There will always be nutters however.