john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Never took an A or a B, went straight to Examiners test when it first came in. Used a Dave Smith Super Dalotel. Was out of hobby for about 30 years, when I came back I was still credited with a B retook the Examiners test later on with a World Models Clipped wing Cub O.S 52 fs. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Bastow Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I used a Seagull Boomerang with a SC46 to take my A. I continued to fly it for a while afterwards then sold it to a beginer who crashed it 2 flights later. I was gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Took my A using my trusty old Galaxy Magician. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I used a Glens Models Cap 232 with Irvine 53 to take my A test in a howling gale in December 2005. And in April 2010 the very same model was used for my B. One of the examiners was forum member Brian Cooper - on the left below. And none of the models in the background are relevant. I'd intended to use an ARTF (make forgotten!) Extra 300 with OS 91, but on the day I elected to use the 'old favourite' CAP. Inbetween those I took my Heli A in May 2006 with an old Hirobo Shuttle and Irvine 36. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Used a Seagull Edge 540 for my A - just made it from weight point of view. (1200g) VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon H Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I used H9 pulse 60 for the A (having flown for about 20 years before bothering to do it) and then pulse 125 for the B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 i took my A Test at the RCM&E 2011 fly-in Green-acres using a weston cougar And the examiner was the one and only forum member !!Kendo Anderson!! NE1 who lives just thirty miles from the weasel.... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 Quite a variety already, you all seem to be saying a model your comfortable with ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 John - I'd say it's probably more important that you're comfortable with the model than what it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 I agree absolutely. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 27, 2015 Author Share Posted February 27, 2015 It's not a promotion thread Percy, just a bit off curiosity, you forgot what models you used ? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 I think my A was done with an old Panic and the B with a Mountain Hawk pattern ship type thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Vmar Hornet for my A test. For the life of me I can't remember the name of the model I took my B with....it's my Er...Er...memory! Edited By cymaz on 28/02/2015 04:03:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Posted by cymaz on 28/02/2015 03:50:34: Vmar Hornet for my A test. For the life of me I can't remember the name of the model I took my B with....it's my Er...Er...memory! Edited By cymaz on 28/02/2015 04:03:46 I remember now ... B test....Fliton Extra 330 with an Irvine 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 That was a great flier. Edited By cymaz on 28/02/2015 04:15:15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rowland Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Took my "A" with a Phoenix Trainer "B" with oxalys with a YS 63 Examiner with extreme flight Yak 54 with a OS 120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Took my A Certificate with a Telemaster 66 powered by a Merco 35. I know, it dates me! Never bithered with taking any more certificates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 David, why I'm I not surprised you did it with a Telemaster ! Enjoy your time in France. All the best. Will you be back for Greenacres in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 I used my Panic bipe for my A which was a pussy cat to fly on looooow rates.Edited By Phil May on 28/02/2015 07:19:24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Price 2 Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Kyosho Calmato to do my A. I'm not really interested in doing the B test as it just seems such a faf getting examiners & myself all in the rite place at the rite time. But if I did take it I think I would probably use my Seagull Edge 540 , Irvine 53 or my Hangar 9 Katana , OS 91fs. Edited By Justin K. on 28/02/2015 07:39:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Sorry for being off thread but Percy do you have any photos of your Sahpir. I'm building one and looking for some details on the belly pan fitting. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Did my "A" test with my Wot-4 late on the evening in a howling wind and grey, angry skies. As part of affiliating to BMFA the club committee had set a year for members to replace the club;s own solo flying test with the BMFA "A" Certificate as a requirement to fly solo. Naturally it was on the eve of the expiry of that year - which literally flew by - before I'd managed to take the test. The few examiners that the newly affiliated club had available did a fantastic job in getting a large proportion of the club members through the scheme in that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GONZO Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Took my A early 1980 using a Galaxy Models Escort 3 channel trainer powered with an OS 19. Tested by Gary Weston of Galaxy Models (wonder if the model used helped). It was the SMAE then. Never bothered with anything after. As one of the previous posters mentioned its just for fun, relaxation and pleasure, not a challenge or something to be overcome. Done that with my Hang gliding(international delta bronze), parachuting, bungy jumping, white water rafting, yatching, PPL with IMC and night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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