a.

  Is the Model suitable for the test ?

  Is it safe ?

  Is there a bare prop nut ?

b.

Is the channel number prominently displayed on the candidates equipment ?

c.

Has the frequency clearance been obtained ?

d.

Is the model suitably restrained while the engine is running ?

e.

Are all the adjustments to the engine or glow clip removal done from the rear ?

f.

Has the model been held with nose high to check engine mixture setting ?

g.

 Have "SMART" checks been carried out ?

S = Switch on

M= meter in the green

A= aerial secure and extended

R= rate switches in the correct position

T= trims in the correct position

h.

Has the correct radio equipment switch on  sequence been followed ?

i.

Have the control surfaces been checked for "jitter" on full power ?

j.

Has the take off area been checked  and was a clear call of "TAKING OFF" made before take off ?

k.

 Has the landing area been checked and a clear call of "LANDING" been made ?

l.

Has the correct radio equipment switch off sequence been carried out ?

m.

 Has the frequency control system been cleared ?

n.

Has the model been checked for possible flight or landing damage ?

o.

 Is the BMFA Membership Card/Insurance up to date ?

Notes :- If the examiner finds that the candidate does not carry out some of the safety and ground checks correctly, he/she needs to satisfy themselves that it is just a "one off" error and that the candidate normally carries out these checks.