CAA Compliance Queries

[Dave Cooper]

Hi Folks,

Apologies if I'm a bit behind the curve here, but, are we stuck with the 400' /7Kg upper limits for the time being (or, indeed the future ) ?

Also, do we have to prove competency even if we are non-power (eg traditional slope soarer) ? If so, I guess this means 'A', 'B' and 'C' type tests as per the power modellers ?

I'm just about to start the build on a 1/5th scale soarer and am wondering about insurance (I have the standard BMFA insurance at present). Mind you at the rate I build it will probably be all sorted out (just like Brexit...)

Confused of Wiltshire

[FrankS]

Dave, if you have registered an e-mail address with the BMFA then you should have just had an e-mail which explains it all. If you haven't and would like a copy then PM me your e-mail address and I'll send you a copy.

But basically if you haven't got a BMFA A cert (power or glider) then you'd need to take the CAA online test (of BMFA one which they will be rolling out).

400ft for over 7kg models remains, as before, but for lighter models then BMFA.LMA,SAA and FPVUK members are exempt from this.

If your 1/5th scale soarer weighs more than 7kg then it is very unlikely you'll exceed 400ft

[Dave Cooper]

Thanks for the reply Frank. Just found the email.

I hope to come in under 7Kg !
Dave

[Keith]

As it's the 5 November do we need to register and take this B****y test or has the BMFA sorted it ?

Keith

[Howard wise]

Thanks for the clear that up Cliff, sounds like the best thing to do is just wait for the next BMFA update. Still confused, what do I get for my £9 ??????

[Barry_Cole]

Thanks for the clear that up Cliff, sounds like the best thing to do is just wait for the next BMFA update. Still confused, what do I get for my £9 ??????

Basically nothing... You just say "Legal"



BC

[Elliot Howells]

I now have my flyer ID and will get on with cutting some stickers for my airframes, will play havoc with the scale police...

Fairly painless and for less than £1 a month, I'm struggling to find many negatives, it'll now be easy for us legit pilots to spot non legit airframes without their numbers.

Ell.

[Trevor]

I think your labels need to carry your operator Id, not your flyer id:
https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/label ... l-aircraft

[mick a]

Elliot
did you take the test or just register ?

[Richard_A]

Elliot, the ID number doesn't have to be shown on the outside of the airframe. Anywhere inside, such as the battery compartment will do. See the BMFA site for this and other general comments.

Richard.