A registered Club
Examiner conducts the test, which is usually arranged between the pupil and the
examiner at a mutually convenient time.
The full 'A' test and
Guidance Notes can be found in the BMFA handbook and it is recommended that
these be read thoroughly by the pupil.
The
Test Requires You to :-
1. Carry out
pre-flight checks as required by the BMFA safety codes.
2. Take off and
complete a left (or right) hand circuit and overfly the take-off area.
3. Fly a 'figure of
eight' course with the cross-over point in front of the pilot, height to be
constant.
4. Fly a rectangular
circuit and approach with appropriate use of throttle and perform a landing on
the designated landing area. If the engine stops during the landing, the model
may be retrieved and the engine restarted to enable the remainder of the test
to be completed.
5. Take off and
complete a left (or right) hand circuit and overfly the take-off area.
6. Fly a rectangular
circuit at a constant height in the opposite direction to the landing circuit
flown (see above).
7. Perform a simulated
deadstick landing with the engine at idle, beginning at a safe height (approx
200ft) heading into wind over the takeoff area, the landing to be made in a
safe manner on the designated landing area.
8. Remove model and
equipment from the takeoff/landing area.
9. Complete
post-flight checks as required by the BMFA safety codes.
10. The above schedule
is treated as one test flight and must be completed in one attempt. Two
attempts per examination will be allowed in any one day.
11. In addition to the
flying schedule, the candidate must answer correctly a minimum of five
questions on safety matters, based on the BMFA Safety Codes.
