TEST DAY AT OLD WARDEN
A 50% pass rate with over 20 candidates...
The recent BMFA A & B certificate test day at Old Warden was a very interesting day for all concerned. The day ran smoothly and was blessed with decent weather, although the necessity of having two flight lines meant that one of them was subject to varying degrees of crosswind. There was an even mix of A & B test candidates and the day was run on the basis of "when you're ready, go for it" type of approach, which helped settle nerves and make for a less regimented format. The volunteer examiners, including Area Senior Examiner, Mike Eames, were kept very busy all day (with a lunch break) and the final test was done by 5.30pm, from a 9am briefing!
The Tx control was co-ordinated and run by the stalwart volunteers from North London MFC, who have actively supported the Old Warden model flying events for many years. As this was the first event of its type, the head honcho of the BMFA training scheme put in an unannounced appearance to watch proceedings. His assessment of the day was that it was a cracking event and that we had all learnt something from it. Even the unsuccessful candidates took away the experience of taking the test, so that next time, with more practice and preparation, they will certainly know what to expect. It has been announced that there WILL be another event like this on Friday 25 July, before the ModelAir scale weekend at OW. Numbers are restricted to 20 fliers and we already have a reserve list of those who were unlucky first time around, so if you want to take advantage of this unique event, go to www.modelair.info and apply for one of the places available - don't leave it to the last minute, as all the places will have gone.