We are anticipating a record entry with participation from at least five continents, including some nations that have never competed in an F4 Championships before. We will also have a judging team involving countries that have shown a progressive stance in forwarding F4 Scale. We look forward to welcoming some new faces to the World Scale Championships!
Look out for the full video walk through of the site which will be viewable on our website https://worldscale26.bmfa.uk/ by mid August which will show the aircraft storage marquee in position.
Here is a summary of the questions that have been asked so far:
EVENT DATES
- Arrivals from Monday 6th July
- Practice between Tuesday 7th and Thursday 9th July
- Opening Ceremony Thursday 9th July PM
- Static judging between Friday 10th July and Monday 13th July
- Flying judging between Friday 10th and Saturday 18th July
- Awards and closing dinner Saturday 18th July
- Departures Sunday 19th July
TICKETING
- Online ticketing shall be available from early March. Please subscribe to the website to receive prompt notification – Subscribe
ACCOMMODATION
- A list of establishments offering a preferential rate can be found here – Accommodation
OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
- Preliminary Entry Form (PEF) – https://worldscale26.bmfa.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-F4-PEF.pdf
A final entry can still be submitted without a PEF. Numbers of entrants can also be updated. - Bulletin 1 – https://worldscale26.bmfa.uk/documents
TRANSPORTATION OF MODEL BOXES
- Model boxes can be shipped directly to the competition venue, which is managed by the BMFA. Therfore there is flexibility in the delivery of the models. All deliveries will be signed for and stored securely on site.
- Please fill out the form linked – https://worldscale26.bmfa.uk/transport-request-for-information
- For further transport enquiries please contact Dawn Hawkins at transport@worldscale26.bmfa.uk
- Further guidance on transport – https://worldscale26.bmfa.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Guidance-for-Competitors-on-Temporary-Import.pdf
AIRCRAFT STORAGE MARQUEE
- Both RC and CL competition aircraft shall be stored in the same location. Each country/team will have their own area with power outlets.
- There will be various locations throughout the site for the charging of LiPo batteries.
- There will be controlled access to the Marquee for spectators (non-participants). Please note no pets in the Marquee.
SITE SECURITY
- The National Centre is a secure site with controlled access to entrances and all buildings locked by designated personel with CCTV coverage throughout.
CATERING
- The National Centre Flyer’s Cafe will be open from morning to mid afternoon including for breakfast.
- For evening options see this link – https://worldscale26.bmfa.uk/eateries
MERCHANDISE
- Items will be available via the BMFA shop – https://shop.bmfa.org/
- Clothing items will be available to purchase on a pre-order basis from March 2026.
UK MODEL SUPPLIES
- Recommended suppliers of LiPo batteries and Glow fuel will be detailed in Bulletin 1.
- It is our expectation that their will be involvement from well known UK modelling supply companies for part of the event. https://worldscale26.bmfa.uk/aeromodelling
ON-SITE CAMPING
- Non-competitor camping details will be released mid March.
- There will be a limited number of electric hook-up pitches available (at an addtional cost to standard camping). Competitors will have priority.