M.A.A.Q. Wings
Tests
THESE TESTS HAVE BEEN DEVISED BY
THE MODEL AERONAUTICAL ASSOCIATION OF QUEENSLAND INC. THEY ARE ONLY
VALID IF CONDUCTED BY AN APPROVED M.A.A.Q. TESTING INSTRUCTOR.
PILOTS MUST HAVE PASSED THE
CLUB BRONZE WINGS
BEFORE THEY CAN FLY SOLO
AT OUR CLUB.
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Suncoast Model
Flyers
Wings Flying
Test
Required To Fly Solo At Our
Club
1. Pre-flight Training
a) Dexterity of pilot with his/her equipment
b) Theoretical knowledge
c) Pre-flight checks
2. Start up, taxi and take off positioning
3. Take off
4. Outward figure eight from left to right
5. Outward figure eight from right to left
6. Inward figure eight from left to right
7. Inward figure eight from right to left
8. Procedure turn from left to right
9. Procedure turn from right to left
10. Immelman turn from left to right
11. Immelman Turn from right to left
12. One inside loops from left to right
13. One inside loops from right to left
14. Landing circuit from left to right
15. Landing circuit from right to left
16. Landing and roll to stop
M.A.A.A. BronzeWings
1. DEXTERITY
The pilot must be able to locate all the transmitter controls quickly
without fumbling.
2. THEORY
The pilot must be able to name all major components of the aircraft
and define functions, including effect of controls, and have a thorough
knowledge of safety rules and regulations.
3. AIRFRAME & PRE-FLIGHT CHECK
The pilot checks the engine mounting, plumbing, centre of gravity
location, security of under-carriage and signs of structural or
covering problems that could affect flight eg. presence of warps
which could affect trim. The pilot also checks that controls are
neutral and control throws correct, and checks throttle setting,
state of battery and performs a range check.
4. TAKE OFF
The pilot demonstrates gradual application of power while keeping
the aircraft straight, and using a little elevator to lift off,
makes a gentle climb out with wings level until safe altitude is
reached.
5. TRIMMING
Pilot shows ability to trim the aircraft in flight. Displacement
and re-trimming both the primary roll control and elevator should
be demonstrated.
6. PROCEDURE TURNS – One in each direction
The pilot’s ability to perform the following steps in the procedure
turn will be assessed.
a. Level flight segments should be straight and level.
b. Aircraft should pass directly over the landing area.
c. Turns should be at a constant altitude.
d. Turns should be completed in order that upwind and downwind tracks
are superimposed.
7. LANDING CIRCUITS
Pilot to demonstrate in both directions, as shown in the diagram
in the MAAA Pilot Log Book, with all turns of 90 degrees. With high
performance aircraft, the power needs to be reduced much sooner
than at the turn onto base leg. The upwind and downwind legs are
parallel to the landing strip. The first three legs are
maintained at a constant height and a gradual approach angle is
started at the beginning of the base leg.
8. APPROACH & LANDING
Pilot demonstrates an engine assisted landing, using a suitable
power setting that allows the model to descend, controlling nose
attitude with elevators (airspeed), and using the throttle to stabilise
the rate ofdescent. The aircraft should be flown over the threshold
at an altitude of about 1.5 metres, the throttle closed gradually,
and the round-out or flare initiated. The "hold-off" period
is then commenced where the aircraft is gradually allowed to sink
and settle on the ground in a slightly nose high attitude.
9. SIMULATED DEAD STICK LANDING
At a safe and high position, the pilot will reduce the throttle
to idle and perform a descending circuit to show his/her ability
to safely glide the model without engine power to a position where
a landing approach can be executed.
M.A.A.A. Gold
Wings Flying Test
1. Pre-Flight Training
a.Dexterity of pilot with his equipment.
b. Theoritecial knowledge.
c. Pre-flight checks
2. Start up, taxi and take off positioning
3. Take off
4. Outward figure eight from left
to right.
5. Outward figure eight from right
to left.
6. Inward figure eight from left to
right.
7. Inward figure eight from right
to left.
8. Procedure turn from left to right.
9. Procedure turn from right to left.
10. Immelman from right to left
11. Immelman turn from left to right.
12. Three inside loops from left to
right.
13. Three inside loop from right
to left.
14. Cuban eight from left to right.
15. Cuban eight from right to left.
16.Three turn spin at centre of flight
line
17. Five second inverted flight from
left to right.
18. Five second inverted flight from
fright to left.
19. Three horizontal rolls from left
to right.
20. Three horizontal rolls from right
to left.
21. Land circuit from left to right.
22. Landing circuit from right to
left.
23. Landing and roll to a stop.
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