Steve J Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, BigT said: In other words the 1st November 2019 Competency Test will now be known as the Foundation Qualification as stated in the EASA communications. Which EU or EASA document uses the term 'foundation qualification'? The latest (September) version of CAP 722 doesn't use the word 'drone' (other than in references). Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulj Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 5 hours ago, pete beadle said: Hi paujJ and Mark Evans My apologies gentlemen, I'm sure you are right, it was not my intention to disparage what drone flyers do Regards Pete BARCS1702 Hi Pete - it's OK - from my point of view no need for an apology. I was just concerned you were not fully informed, so I decided it would be good to fill you in with more information. Rgds., Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Minchell Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 This thread seems to have wandered far off the original question of whether a DLG can be used for an A certificate test. I know that for a fixed wing power A test the model has to weigh a minimum of 1kg, so that also may exclude a DLG. Have looked on the BMFA acheivment scheme website and in the handbook and can't find the description of what an A test or a B entails. So its a test just to find out what the test is!!!! John M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikef Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 8 minutes ago, John Minchell said: ...... Have looked on the BMFA acheivment scheme website and in the handbook and can't find the description of what an A test or a B entails. So its a test just to find out what the test is!!!! ........ Have a look at the second post in the thread.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Going back to @beamer36m's original question, it occurs to me that you could also do the Slope 'A' with a DLG. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 10 hours ago, pete beadle said: Hi Steve J But why would you need to? Surely the only test you MUST do is the drone test? and apparently all reference to drones is/are being removed.....so why would you need to do a drone test at all? and now the BMFA are asking you not to take a drone test either Regards Pete BARCS1702 Actually the BMFA are saying DONT REGISTER UNTIL WE SAY TO. I am off to fly in public competition and displays in France next month and next year so I have had to complete the french training and registration program. Worth taking a look for anyone interested. https://fox-alphatango.aviation-civile.gouv.fr/en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 14 hours ago, Steve J said: Which EU or EASA document uses the term 'foundation qualification'? The latest (September) version of CAP 722 doesn't use the word 'drone' (other than in references). Steve http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1789 EU UAS Regulations-Guidance.pdf Bit boring but it’s mentioned here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 12 hours ago, John Minchell said: This thread seems to have wandered far off the original question of whether a DLG can be used for an A certificate test. I know that for a fixed wing power A test the model has to weigh a minimum of 1kg, so that also may exclude a DLG. Have looked on the BMFA acheivment scheme website and in the handbook and can't find the description of what an A test or a B entails. So its a test just to find out what the test is!!!! John M Yes a DLG can be used for all silent flight A and B certs. The compulsory and site specific questions remain the same for all achievement tests. https://achievements.bmfa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/SilentFlight-AThermal-2019-May.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, BigT said: http://publicapps.caa.co.uk/docs/33/CAP1789 EU UAS Regulations-Guidance.pdf I've read it. I mentioned it in a post yesterday morning. It's a CAA document not an EU or EASA document. It gold plates the EU regulations in places. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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