Stainburn Heli Club Test Day.

[Tim Procter]

Had this planned for a month now and got Chief examiner Richard Budd and his accomplish examiner Ian Wallace to visit Stainburn heli club today to take both "A" and "B" tests for the required pilots.

The day started with the examiners taking the "A" tests first and a 100% result in all three pilots coming out with a pass..

Richard Hibbert
Carl Robinson
Richard Littlewood (Dicky) on the forums. Well done guy's


Then the more advanced "B" test went ahead with me choosing to go first.

Happy to say I got a pass and can tell anyone this who hasnt already acheaved this its a very stiff test IMO.

Sadly the day ended with both Shaun (Ponteflyer) and Jeff (spiderspid) failing due to short notice and lack of stick time to cover things.

Only a matter of more practice and you both will follow suit very soon I'm sure.

A mega big thanks to both examiners travelling from Lancashire to sit these tests today.

Was a great day so I thank you both Richard and Ian for your time and effort today.

[moonmanflyer]

Well done Tim, superb achievement mate, still to do mine, hopefully soon though

[mattie-lodge]

Nice one Tim and the others that passed the 'A' test

All the time you put in Practising payed off Tim

Unlucky Shaun and Jeff but I'm sure next time will be a winner.

[mattie-lodge]

Well done Tim, superb achievement mate, still to do mine, hopefully soon though

Slacker

[mark lane]

Well done Tim.... and to all who achieved a cert today.

I'm sure the lads who missed out on the B will get it next time and be better for the experience today

Yes Matt - both James and i are slackers!! LOL

I'm really keen to do this test.... just wan't to commit good practice and revision in first

[moonmanflyer]

Slacker

Yep like Mark says, we have been slacking, but soon matt, soon, will sort it out some time after the champs, in fact, i will talk to you and richie about it there
Oh and congrates to all the other test passers also

[Mart61]

Well done to you all! And good on ya Tim for arranging it all.

Any pics?

[Tim Procter]

Well done to you all! And good on ya Tim for arranging it all.

Any pics?

Thanks Martin.

Was too busy being serious today (for a change) and concentrating trying for the "B" to be taking pics mate.

Richard Budd did have his camera with him and "Did" take some shots.

Wait and see.

[moyesboy]

Congratulations Tim, and all the guys who passed the A.
Isn't it amazing that it takes almost a full tank of a 600n to fly the B test!
This weekend it was really nice to slam my heli about without thinking "I really should be doing a hovering top hat"

[jamiem]

Well done Tim, I'd forgotten you told me about this, glad you passed, and im sure those that didn't wont be far behind! Good on ya for organising it for the others too

[Tim Procter]

Congratulations Tim, and all the guys who passed the A.
Isn't it amazing that it takes almost a full tank of a 600n to fly the B test!
This weekend it was really nice to slam my heli about without thinking "I really should be doing a hovering top hat"

I'm gonna make an admission now Gordon.

We only organised this event one month ago from today so as I had never even landed or taken off nose in before I knew I had lots of work to do to succeed in the 4 point piro to start with let alone the other moves.

I have been out practicing most nights and weekends too for the period of that month and used a total of 7 gallons of Optifuel in preperation for this test.

Yes barmey you may say but hard work and dedication does get you there as today proved for me.

Timmy B if you are reading this then a little effort goes a long way mate.

Hardcore 3D pilots do need to practice like the rest of us.

[Dicky]

Great day today Tim and thanks for organising it

Thanks also to Richard and Ian for taking the time and effort to come over today, and with so much enthusiasm for our hobby.


Shaun and Geff, sorry to hear that, (I had left at the end of the day just before you guys were about to take the test.)
Ive seen you both fly and know you are both more than capable
You'll do it next time.

See you all soon

[synergyn9]

Congrats Tim, a little birdie told me you were taking your 'B' today and it crossed my mind a few times today

For me, never had a doubt in my mind you'd ace it . 7 gallons of opti that is impressive and got upto speed with it all in 4 weeks. That really is dedication

Congrats also to those who passed their A's.

Shaun and Jeff, dust yourselves off, bit more practice and I'm sure you'll have it the next time.

[richieclarkie]

Really pleased for you Tim and all you guys that passed their tests today. Those that didn't I'm sure if Tim has anything t do with it you will taking the test again soon enough

Tim I know you have been practicing hard and had no doubts you'd pass.

[Tim Procter]

Really pleased for you Tim and all you guys that passed their tests today. Those that didn't I'm sure if Tim has anything t do with it you will taking the test again soon enough

Tim I know you have been practicing hard and had no doubts you'd pass.

Kind words Richie thanks.