EITHER two registered Club Examiners conduct the test (the 'lead must be the
Fixed Wing Examiner). OR
a Fixed Wing Chief Examiner conducts the test.
The
full 'B' 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. The manoeuvre must be flown more accurately than the
'A' test maneouvre.
4. Fly
into wind and complete one inside loop.
5. Fly
down wind and complete one outside loop downwards from the top (i.e. a bunt).
6.
Complete two consecutive rolls into wind.
7.
Complete two consecutive rolls down wind using the opposite roll rotation.
8.
Complete a stall turn (left or right).
9 .Gain height and perform a three turn spin.
10. Fly
a rectangular landing approach and overshoot from below 10ft. Note that this
is an aborted landing, not a low pass.
11. Fly
a rectangular circuit in the opposite direction to the previous circuit, at a
constant height of not more than 40 feet.
12. Fly
a rectangular landing approach and land (wheels to touch within a
pre-designated 30 metre boundary).
13.
Complete post-flight checks as required by the BMFA safety codes.
14. 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.
15. In
addition to the flying schedule, the candidate must answer correctly a minimum
of eight questions on safety matters, based on the BMFA Safety Codes.
