BMFA ‘B’ TEST SAFETY QUESTIONS.

Thanks to Peter Vidgeon (Hanworth Airpark MFC) for allowing us to reproduce these.

The following are typical of the kind of questions that could be asked by a BMFA Examiner and should not be considered exhaustive for instance, any of the ‘A’ Test questions could be used in addition to those set out below. The relevant sections of the current BMFA Handbook should be read thoroughly before the test.

1). Complete the following: During a public display no aircraft may be flown within

      _____ metres of spectators and no turn should terminate on a heading _______

      the spectator enclosure.

2).  With the previous question in mind, what is the minimum distance (in metres)

       if the aircraft is over 7 kg in weight?

3).  Is it permissible to use 27 MHz radio control equipment for aircraft in a public

      display? State reasons for your answer.

4).  What is the recommended minimum size for a flying area (in metres) for a

      public display?

5).  What is the minimum recommended distance that should be clear of

      spectators, parked or moving vehicles at both ends of the flying area

      described in the previous question?

6).  When flying with PCM equipment and/or flying an aircraft weighing more than

       7 kg, what should also be fitted on board the aircraft and what is its purpose?

7).  What is the maximum weight of aircraft (without fuel) that may be flown

       without permission from the CAA?

8).   When a ‘Fail-Safe’ is fitted, how often should its operation be checked?

9).   What is the minimum recommended function of a ‘Fail-Safe’ unit?

10).  Describe the recommended Pre-flight session checks.

11).  Within an Air Traffic Control area what is the maximum height one may fly

        an aircraft, weighing under 7 kg, without their permission?

12).  Within an Air Traffic Control what is the maximum height one may fly an aircraft weighing over 7kg    without their permission?

13).  Why is it not recommended that a ‘Fail-Safe’ unit stop an IC engine, but

         should stop an electric motor?

14).  As a general rule, what is the minimum recommended distance (in miles)

         between two recognised flying sites?

15).  Describe the ‘Adjacent channel check’ and how often is it recommended

         that it be carried out?

16).  What is the minimum recommended distance (in metres) from the ‘Pits area’

         to a car park?

17).  What are the maximum limits of wind (knots) and minimum limits of visibility  (in metres)

         for flying at a public display?

18).  How can one minimise the occurrence of ‘black-wire’ corrosion in NiCd

         batteries?

19).  What is the minimum range (in metres) one looks for when doing a range

         check?

20).  Which checks and/or tasks should be carried out after each flight?

21). When starting an engine, what should you ensure to avoid injury to either

        yourself or by-standers?

22).  You have just built an aircraft, without any assistance, which ends up

         weighing over 20 kg. When would you be able to fly it legally in the UK?

23).  When a public flying display is about to take place, a frequency scanner is

         recommended for use throughout the display and for how long before?

24).  At a public display, is it permissible to fly a power driven aircraft without

         throttle control?

25).  What is the minimum recommended height and colour of the channel

         number on the frequency pennant that should be attached to the Tx aerial?

26).  What is the frequency allocation in the ‘Contest Band Plan’ for powered

         aircraft and gliders?

27).  What is and where would one usually use a ‘Block Frequency Allocation’?

28).  Specify two ways to minimise interference in long servo leads, as stated in

        the BMFA Handbook.

29).  What are the BMFA recommendations regarding the use of mobile phones

         in the vicinity of the pits and flying area?

30).  I’ve just completed my scale F4U Corsair last night. It looks great.

         Would it be OK to fly it at the Public Show today?

31).  In which direction should any diving manoeuvres be carried out?

32).  What is CAP 658?

33).  To what does Air Navigation Order number 87 refer?      

A Certificate Questions

These are the links to the full BMFA Guidance for Chief Examiners, Club Examiners and Test Candidates which explain fully what is expected in the tests.