FunnyFlyer Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Just wondering if there is any restriction on this - and can I use a specialist flying training organisation's models. I'm a very experienced flyer and not a club member - but I'm finding the lack of an A Cert restricting my opportunities to attend fly-ins. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 Yes. The manual states the model minimum criteria, but nothing about ownership - quite rightly, many people have passed using club trainers etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 As Olly says, You can use someone elses model or even the club hack trainer!! On the day I took my A Cert, 6 other people used my model to take theirs!! (only 1 failed!!) If you contact the BMFA office they may be able to assist you with when assessments are taking place and where in local area to yourself and may be able to arrange with that club for you to use the club trainier (if they have one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 No problem. As long as it can ROG and weighs more than 1Kg (without fuel, but with batteries). And of course it has to be able to fly the moves - ie you can't use the model's limitations as an excuse! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 You should be familiar with the models so that you can demonstrate your pre flight checks and make any adjustment needed. Good luck. E.D Edited By Engine Doctor on 05/11/2012 17:20:54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 If you use someone else's model they need to be aware that you can't take the test using a buddy lead (not likely to be a problem if you're very experienced, FF) so they need to be happy with your capabilities. Edited By Martin Harris on 05/11/2012 17:46:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 A suitable trainer is much better than an advanced model for this purpose An experienced flyer is probably more likely to fail than a newcomer who has spent months doing the very manouvres required by the examiner! Also more likely to get caught out by the questions on the current BMFA handbook safety requirements. ( lots of new things in recent years! ) Of course if it's not your own field you need to check in advance for any local safety rules, frequency control etc and the flying area allowed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Whiskey Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 A fellow club member passed his A fixed wing on his own model and planned to do so with his Heli on the same day too, but could not get it started, so he borrowed my 600 and TX and passed first go after a quick practice flight ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunnyFlyer Posted November 6, 2012 Author Share Posted November 6, 2012 Thanks for your responses. I'll brush up on the handbook and A Cert requirements and look to get certified in the New Year. Probably try Midland Flight Services near Wellingborough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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