ARTICLE 16 - UPDATE

 

As you will have no doubt heard, our Article 16 re-authorisation was not granted. The CAA have given us a list of the areas that we have to address and this is in the process of being completed. We were offered, and have gladly engaged the assistance of Mr John Miller, a member of the Warrix club and an ex CAA inspector. This will hopefully ensure that when the resubmission is made, that it will be fully compliant with the CAA's requirements. Until then, members must continue to fly under the "Open Category" unless they have decided to join the BMFA or the LMA which will allow them to fly under Article 16. If SAA members need the benefits of flying under Article 16, the most cost effective option is to become an Associate Member of the LMA.

 

Once again, thank you to the membership for your continued support and patience.

 

Steve McDonald

SAA Chairman

 

Note:- CAP 722 

 

Please use the link below to access the latest version of CAP 722. Please familiarise yourself with the relevant sections, especially if you are flying in the Open Category

 

CAP722 Document

Council Vacancies

 

The council has the following posts to be filled:

 

Assistant Secretary:

Required to assist the secretary as and when required, to provide minutes of council meetings and possibly help to manage the website and social media.

 

Treasurer:

Required to maintain the accounts and to submit the necessary annual returns.

 

Airtime Editor:

Required to produce our AirTime magazine which showcases what our members are up to.

 

Webmaster:

Required to post website updates as and when required to help keep the membership informed.

 

It is important that all vacancies are filled in order that the council can work quickly and effectively in order to ensure that R/C flying is safe and enjoyable for all members and that we fulfil our legal obligations.

 

The SAA can only exist if we have members that are willing to help. If you think you can help your fellow members, please contact any member of Council.

 

The SAA needs you! 

 

Steve McDonald

SAA Chairman

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Training and Testing Weekends

 

 Training and Testing Weekends for 2021

are yet to be scheduled.

 

(Also see bottom of page for Simulator info)

 

Training Videos are below for Members to learn how to complete the flying schedules. 

 

SAA Bronze: https://youtu.be/ttjnBxPm0bU

Schedule here: https://www.saaweb.uk/certification.html

SAA Bronze Plus: https://youtu.be/Jiyl-PKUHkM

Schedule here: https://www.saaweb.uk/certification.html

SAA Silver: https://youtu.be/JBK69hX15FM

Schedule here: https://www.saaweb.uk/certification.html

F3a Clubman: https://youtu.be/cSQPYPWdAxU

F3a Clubman Schedule here: http://www.gbrcaa.org/?page_id=84

F3a Intermediate: https://youtu.be/wScE1NjcY2E

F3a Intermediate schedule here: http://www.gbrcaa.org/?page_id=99

IMAC Sportsman: https://youtu.be/SV-1HHEpggQ

IMAC Intermediate: https://youtu.be/SXFRT7zKPA8

IMAC Schedules here: https://imacuk.org/index.php/schedules/knowns/2020

 

This video  https://youtu.be/wCVLQG9FfmM has just been released for anyone planning on doing their Bronze at West Calder in August. The Phoenix scenery file can be downloaded from here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=185mYY460ldTybTDB6oR1OCo0c6fMSf6v and information of the RealFlight backgrounds can be found here: https://www.saaweb.uk/media/other/39527/simulators.pdf

 

If you are doing your Bronze this year then please don’t forget to practice the simulated dead stick, and read the safety manual.

 

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SAA Training & Testing Weekends 2020 are cancelled at present.

 

Event: SAA Training & Testing Weekend 2020

25/26 April
Name of Flying club: Angus Model Flying Club
Start Time: 10:00
Toilets: Yes
 
 
Event: SAA Training & Testing Weekend 2020
6/7 June
Name of Flying club: Balbedie Aeromodelling Club
Start Time: 10:00
Toilets: Yes

 

Event: SAA Training & Testing Weekend 2020

8/9th August with the following weekend as a backup.

Name of Flying club: West Calder Aeromodellers.

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/zpQ1buEpVYX4cWKm9

Website for your location: www.modelclub.org

Time of fly in start each day 10:00am

 

Event: SAA Training & Testing Weekend 2020
When: 5/6 September (backup dates 12/13 Sept)
Name of Flying club: Hamilton Model Flying Club
Start Time: 10:00
Toilets: Yes

 

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Below is just an example of what will be coming over the next few months. 

Flying School

  1. 1st priority is flight familiarisation
  2. 2nd priority is runway approaches
  3. 3rd priority is landing and take-off
  4. 4th priority is circles and procedure turn
  5. 5th priority is Dead Stick simulation

Ground School:

  1. Transmitter setup:
  2. new aircraft
  3. wing type (normal versus aileron)
  4. drive reduction and dual rate switch setup (away is high rates)
  5. end point adjustment
  6. expo
  7. buddy box set-up
  8. SAA Safety Manual
  9. CAA Registration Scheme
  10. Flying Site Safety Protocols
  11. Kit Building and Repair Skills

Simulators

 

There are many good simulators about these days, however Imagine if your learning and then wishing to take your Bronze or Silver and you can practice at the site your going to take your achievement award at. See the file below, which offers you the West Calder flying site for Pheonix or Realflight so you can get practicing for the real thing.

 

Simulators_rev_2.pdf