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Post by coyote on May 12, 2013 8:25:53 GMT -4
MAAC has developed a Wing's Program which our Club follows for basic qualification and encourages for advancement purposes www.maac.ca/docs/2006/doc_wings_program_e.pdfPURP0SE OF THE PROGRAM- To provide an interesting and challenging flying achievement program that will encourage individual club members to improve their overall flying ability.
- To develop a membership of competent flyers to assist new club members regarding all aspects of the sport that pertain to powered flight.
- To minimize safety hazards and accidents by encouraging all club members to develop better and more proficient flying habits,
- To make radio control flying a more meaningful and satisfying experience for all club members.
FLYING PROFICIENCY LEVELSThere are four flying proficiency levels, as indicated below. After successful examination at each level, beginning at Level "A", a candidate will receive a certificate for the appropriate wings level. The following is a list of levels and flyer status: - "A" - Basic control (i.e. Basic Pilot Qualification)
- "B" - Intermediate
- "C" - Intermediate advanced
- "D" - Advanced
The current flying proficiency level attained by each club member will be recorded on a membership list. Below, I have included all 4 qualifications and requirements. Students and new members will be asked to train and demonstrate level A flying skills to obtain MAAC Wing qualification
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Post by coyote on May 12, 2013 8:28:56 GMT -4
"A" LEVEL BASIC CONTROL (Basic Pilot Qualification) Before taking the "A" level Wings test the prospective pilot must demonstrate to their instructor that they are capable of flying the test from either direction and have mastered dead stick landing procedures. While these capabilities are not suitable to be demonstrated in a "test" situation they are viewed as mandatory capabilities for competent pilots. Candidates must demonstrate on two successive attempts during their examination period his ability to: - Take off and land unassisted.
- Maintain straight and level flight parallel to the runway.
- Perform a figure eight.
- Rectangular Approach.
- Land under power
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Post by coyote on May 12, 2013 8:33:52 GMT -4
"B" LEVEL INTERMEDIATE CONTROLCandidates must demonstrate on two successive attempts during the examination period their ability to : - Take off.
- Straight flight out/back
- Procedure turn.
- Two overlapping loops.
- One horizontal role.
- Rectangular approach.
- Landing under power.
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Post by coyote on May 12, 2013 8:37:48 GMT -4
"C" LEVEL INTERMEDIATE ADVANCEDCandidate must demonstrate on two successive attempts during the examination period his ability to: - Take off.
- Stall turn.
- Two consecutive horizontal turns.
- Immelman Turn.
- Cuban 8.
- Straight inverted flight.
- One outside loop.
- Landing.
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Post by coyote on May 12, 2013 8:40:33 GMT -4
"D" LEVEL ADVANCED CONTROLCandidate must demonstrate on two successive attempts during the examination period their ability to: - Take off.
- Stall turn with 1/2 rolls.
- Three horizontal rolls.
- Three reverse outside loops.
- Horizontal 8.
- Four point roll.
- Three turn spin.
- Landing
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Post by coyote on May 12, 2013 8:45:20 GMT -4
PILOTS INSTRUCTIONS- The pilot must stay within the designated pilot area for all maneuvers.
- The pilot or their aid must call his maneuvers prior to execution.
- At no time should the aircraft fly behind the flight line.
- The candidate must perform all maneuvers and/or procedures parallel to, but beyond the designated runway.
- Candidates will maintain a reasonable height and range while being judged.
- Candidates are allowed only two free passes per flight.
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Post by krmckay "Bombs away" on May 12, 2013 8:48:52 GMT -4
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