Learning Objectives To be confident in taking and passing the Bronze Wings Test Bronze Wings Rehearsal In this lesson your instructor will take you through the full Bronze Wings test to prepare you for the real thing! The following is reproduced from the test schedule issued by the Model Aeronautical Association of Australia: 1. …
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Lesson Eight – Engine Failure
Learning Objectives Land safely and in control following an engine failure Respond to other emergencies Engine Failure Otherwise known as the deadstick landing this lesson will teach you how to react when things go wrong. If your engine fails in flight call out ‘deadstick’ to your fellow pilots so that you are given priority …
Lesson Seven – Procedure Turn
Learning Objectives Be able to fly smooth left and right-hand procedure turns Maintain a constant altitude throughout the manoeuvre Procedure Turns You will handle all take-off and landings The procedure turn is a compulsory figure in the Bronze wings test. It is designed so that the student pilot can demonstrate competent and accurate turning skills …
Lesson Six – Landing
Learning Objectives Be able to land safely and under control To fly ‘touch and go’ circuits Landing Your instructor will only intervene in an emergency The art of landing an aircraft successfully take a bit of mastering as the key is to fly the aircraft to the ground and not into the ground! Before …
Lesson Five – Landing Circuits
Learning Objectives Be able to line up with the runway ready for landing Recognise the correct time to begin descending in the circuit Descend and slow the aircraft whilst turning safely towards the runway Landing Circuits You will handle take-off, your instructor will handle landings There are two main components to the landing circuit …
Lesson Four – Take Off
Learning Objectives Be able to hold a straight line on the runway during the take-off roll Be able to take-off smoothly and climb safely to circuit altitude The Take-Off Your instructor will handle all landings Taking off with a model aircraft is really very easy, especially with a trainer aircraft as is will be designed …
Lesson Three – Stalling
Learning Outcomes Have an understanding of what a stall is Be able to recognise and react in a stall situation Be able to avoid a stall Understanding the Stall Look at the pictures above. In the first image the wing has a smooth flow of air over its upper surface. This smooth flow of …
Lesson Two – Figure '8'
Learning Objectives Be able to fly accurate left & right-hand figure ‘8’ patterns Maintain a constant altitude whilst flying in this pattern Perfecting the Turns Your instructor will handle take-off and landings The figure ‘8’ pattern is not included in the Bronze Wings test but is a useful training tool as it will allow …
Lesson One – Circuits
Learning Objectives Be able to fly a square left & right-hand circuit of good size, shape and orientation Maintain a constant altitude whilst flying in the circuit Understand how control inputs effect the models flight attitude Flying the Circuit Your instructor will handle all take-off and landings A circuit is the most basic pattern of …