BMFA "A" & "B" Multirotor certs

[Asomaro]

I've never been a huge fan of the BMFA but just in case you are interested, the BMFA now list A and B test certs for Multi rotors - take a look here for what will be required: http://www.bmfa.org/Downloads/RCAchievementSchemeDownloads/tabid/220/Default.aspx?EntryId=792

Cheers,

[liambaker996]

what a load of the old bull.....
the a is the same as the heli a as for the b i havent even bothered to look at that...

[Gundummy]

http://www.fpvhub.com/index.php/topic,21072.msg168637.html#msg168637

[ClippedWing]

Irrelevent, I havent flown at a BFMA field since i was 14 (Im now 29)

Kids don't want to join these clubs because they are run by old stuff men and bitter women who do not want change!

[Gundummy]

To the point lol

[Shikra]

Thought its |OK. Its something to aim for if you like that sort of thing.

This one is quite tough in a fixed pitch multi... Never seen anyone achieve it in the way its described. I hope they don't want that circle too round!!

The model should be flown out to a point between 30-50 metres past the pilot, then flown
back past the pilot on standard height and line, at the point the model reaches in front of the
pilot a loop of approximately 15-25 metres diameter should be performed.


What I find really interesting....
Test Flight line is 10m from pilot....
Doesn't that contradict "normal" rules set by CAA :)
Unless invoke the "under the control" clause which to my viewpoint should be the exception

Makes me think now... every club I have ever been to - helis are flown within 30m 80% of the time.
Not that anyone is intentionally breaking the rules - but does show its maybe not a practical limit?

[Ratty]

I think it says 30m when landing and taking off, and 50m for flight, away from anyone that isn't a member of the club ect.

They had to amend it as the wording before said something like "away from everyone except the pilot" which ment you could only have one person on the flight line.

[electrotor]

"This (manual) is the only flight mode acceptable for use in the tests, as in this mode the multirotor is not self stabilised."

Should be fun making the Phantom less safe in order to pass a test aimed at both flying ability and safety. But I guess if you can control it in manual mode then you are good to go.

[stevec]

is it even possible to fly a phantom in manual mode without reprogramming the tx?

I thought they were atti, GPS and RTH?

not got one so I don't know

/Steve

[electrotor]

is it even possible to fly a phantom in manual mode without reprogramming the tx?

I thought they were atti, GPS and RTH?

not got one so I don't know

/Steve

It's one of the options via the Assistant software which allows you to allocate certain functions to the tx switches. It's not really reprogramming as such, more resetting and afaik actually only affects the NAZA response to switch selection on the tx. Should be fun - NOT.

[Shikra]

Take off point is min 5m from pilot, but the flying line is specified as 10m from pilot. So I guess the examiner could be 50m from there or just make sure no recording cameras on board :)

I think it says 30m when landing and taking off, and 50m for flight, away from anyone that isn't a member of the club ect.

They had to amend it as the wording before said something like "away from everyone except the pilot" which ment you could only have one person on the flight line.

[FPVSteve]

Or........... you can just fly as much as you like, wherever you like, without taking some arbitrary test by not joining a club. Hmmm!! Tough call.

I sometimes think the tests are produced simply to make people feel a bit better about themselves... from what I've seen it certainly doesn't ensure that a pilot flies safely or with any actual control.]

[stevec]

As far as I can tell I am the only one in our club who flies a multi....

there was another guy but I think he gave it up after hitting RTH, it worked great, but it was in the boot of his car when he powered it up!

apparently it made a bit of a mess.

still I don't think the guy who does the heli certification can actually fly one. So maybe I won't have to test myself.

/Steve

[Ynot6]

just another box ticking exercise. somebody somewhere will give themselves an enormous sense of self importance by  issuing these. i don't see the relevance of the test considering how most of us fly, and how most of us use the technology available to us. the BMFA seem to still be well behind the current state of play.

[Shikra]

Yep - its there for those that like that kind of thing.
Its not my thing either although did do the BMFA cert and instructor stuff as part of the club.