BMFA Northern Area Achievement Scheme Training & Testing Day – Sunday 18th October 2026 @ PANDAS
BMFA Northern Area Achievement Scheme Training & Testing Day
Sunday 18th October 2026 @ PANDAS
This event will go ahead subject to the weather.
A final decision will be made by 1900 Thursday 15th October.
All registered attendees will be notified by email if the event has to be cancelled and an update will be placed on this website page.
The event is being held at the Pontefract & District Aeromodellers (PANDAS) club flying site situated within the grounds of Pontefract race course (thank you to the PANDAS members and committee for allowing the use of their field & facilities to host this event).
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The idea of the days is that members who are interested in either taking a test or need any advice or tuition can come along. Examiners and instructors will be on site to help and assist.
If you are a club instructor or examiner and would be available to assist, please click the link below to register your details and availability:
Examiner & Instructor Availability 2026
Please make sure you have the following with you if you are attending on either day:
BMFA Membership Certificate.
Proof of CAA Flyer ID Number.
A suitable aircraft to take any test or practice with.
The event will commence at 1000 with the flying site access gates open from 0900 onwards.
To assist with catering and numbers you need to register to attend (link below).
It is strongly recommended, that even if you hold another form of competency under Article 16, that you take and pass the current 40 question BMFA Recognised Competency Certificate (RCC) – link below.
This certificate lasts for 5 years from the date you take and pass it. It brings you up to date with the current rules and regulations. It also exempts you from having to answer the mandatory question part of any BMFA Achievement scheme test.
For any further information or details please contact:
Martin Lynn
BMFA Northern Area Achievement Scheme Co-ordinator & PANDAS Chairman
Mobile: 07802 725 231
Email: martinlynn59@gmail.com
Food will be available during the day, plus tea & coffee all day.
Ample toilets on site.
