Mark Hobley
BMFA 'A' TEST EXAMPLE QUESTIONS

1.
What do the initials S.M.A.R.T stand for, according to the BMFA ?
Switch On, Meter in Green, Antenna, Rates and Trims
2.
What does article 63 of the Air Navigation Order state ?
A person shall not cause or permit an aircraft to endage an aircraft or any person therein.
3.
What does article 64 of the Air Navigation Order state ?
A person shall not cause or permit and aircraft to endanger any person or property.
4.
On arrival to the field what safety checks should be carried out ?
Check that the aircraft has no transit damage. Check that servos and linkages are secure. Check the undercarriage is secure and properly aligned. Check that the propellor is secure and undamaged.
5.
What are the recommended checks before each flight ?
6.
What are the recommended checks after each flight ?
7..
Why should the battery and receiver be wrapped and fixed to the airframe ?
8.
What is the minimum requirement for a fail-safe setting ?
9.
How would you carry out an adjacent channel check ?
10.
Why do we do the nose-up test ?
11.
What frequency control system is in use at your club ?
12.
What are the boundaries of the flying area at your club ?
13.
Where should you not fly ?
14.
What must you do before crossing the flight line to retrieve an aircraft ?
15.
Is it permissible to taxi towards the flight line ?
16.
Is it permissible to taxi towards the pits ?
17.
What should you check before starting the engine ?