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Hi Richard, Will the second controller function as a main controller?

No bother. Could be worse, they could be in another country from you ;)

Hugh - Check out this BMFA document detailing multirotor exams; - http://www.bmfa.org/DesktopModules/Bring2mind/DMX/Download.aspx?Command=Core_Download&EntryId=1636&language=en-GB&PortalId=0&TabId=220 Hopefully that helps somewhat? Simon: I do think there is a loophole here somewhere. I...

Also, it appears that some clubs only fly fixed wing, which is useless. However some fly multirotor and some fly helicoptor. Unless I'm mistaken the clubs that fly coptors will also be able to assess multirotors. Simon may be in a better position to comment and clarify on this.

From what I gather, the CAA will accept the BMFA A certificate without anything else other than a good ops manual. It seems to be of a grey area at the moment though, and as editor says, could be a loophole that could be soon closed. Have a read through CAP 722, specifically the sections noted...

Congratulations!!!! :cool: Sorry for the late reply, I am currently on the BMFA website trying to figure out how I can book my A or B cert as close to home as possible. If you have any pointers, please feel free to PM me.

But a loophole I may be able to jump through before it shuts!

I wouldn't worry, I guess if this route becomes more popular the CAA and the BMFA will catch on to what's happening, the fee for sitting the BMFA certificate will rise dramatically! Editor - As per the table posted earlier, the column for theoretical knowledge required to be demonstrated by...

Well played Simon, I'm very interested to see what happens. Annoyed I didn't spot this earlier before spending all that money. o_O

Very valid point. I keep reading the wording of CAP 722 but regardless of the sections,the table Simon posted earlier from page 47 says it all. BMFA "A" or "B" certificate = 2 hours flight time logged in the last 3 months to be accepted for PFAW. Perhaps someone should think about opening a...

Yeah I see what you mean, I'm not defending Euro here, however it WAS made clear to me before I started that the total amount was split into 2 parts, pay the first part and sit ground school, pay the second part for them to review the manual, book and sit the practical. I checked this cost...

Scott - Sorry If I wasn't clear earlier on, I completed my theory back in September on the last day of ground school, I have been sitting on my Ops Manual for a while as I couldn't afford to pay the the remaining invoice for Euro to review it in order to book my practical exam. As you can see...

There does seem to be some grey area here. As Simon says above CAP 722 does state that BMFA cert is sufficient. Cut and paste from CAP 722 Section 4.10 below: As the SUA industry has developed, the CAA has been increasingly asked to accept alternative qualifications and methods of...

I thought I would see you have some input on this sooner or later Editor :p On a serious matter though. I'm trying to go through this logically. Any input appreciated. I have emailed the CAA UAV enquiries email address basically asking what is actually required: Is the practical exam...

Simon - That's very interesting, I will look into it and see if there is a cheaper alternative. Do you know if these are available in Scotland? Scott - The flight assessment with Euro is also included in the price, it's just that I was told I could sit my practical exam in Scotland the same as...