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Pilot Rating Standards - 7/1/2008 8:15:43 PM   
FLYINAGGIE


 

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Status: offline 		Is there a source for rating pilots? I see people designating themselves as intermediate and expert, rarely novice. Does the AMA have a set of standards by which you can establish your category. While training several years ago I was given some general guidelines but never checked to see if the AMA or other sources have developed written standards. I would welcome hearing from those of you who may know.

thanks,

Jerry
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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/1/2008 8:36:15 PM   
Red Scholefield



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Status: offline 		There are no standards as far as I know. People kind of rate themselves based on experience and their own perceived skill level.

Then it depends on the type of model flown.

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/1/2008 11:33:19 PM   
b17flyer


 

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From: Tampa, FL, USA
Status: offline 		Novice:
thinks its easy.
doesn't think they need help
crash regularly

Intermediate:
Know it's not that easy
learned they have a lot to learn
crash occationally
try to help others, but often ignored by the Novice

Advanced:
Still learning and looking for new ways doing things easier
crash usually to something beyond thier control
Fly any type aircraft with ease
Tries to help other but knows when they are being brushed off, then proceeds to watch the carnage

SOme thing like this





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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/1/2008 11:35:51 PM   
Live Wire


 

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The first 2 classes you buy the plane'S and equipement the last 2 some one else pays the bill

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/2/2008 12:04:01 AM   
daveopam



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Status: offline 		b17flyer nailed it. He must be in the advanced to know the difference.

David

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/2/2008 1:41:28 PM   
outdoorhunting


 

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Status: offline 		That's about it ! Good points. At what stage does" landing consistantly without needing repairs" ,fall under ?

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/2/2008 3:28:45 PM   
daven



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I like the line from B17 "Tries to help other but knows when they are being brushed off, then proceeds to watch the carnage".

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/2/2008 4:09:24 PM   
vicman



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Status: offline 		B-17, your post gets my vote for best post of the year!!
I think I'm going to print that out and include it in the newsletter...Brilliant!


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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/2/2008 5:33:07 PM   
huggins



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quote:

ORIGINAL: outdoorhunting

That's about it ! Good points. At what stage does" landing consistantly without needing repairs" ,fall under ?


Gee outdoorhunting, your "landing" last night won't require any repairs will it?

Mike

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/3/2008 6:09:03 AM   
Hossfly



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Status: offline 		One more Class:

SUPER EXPERT, KING OF THE SKY:

Hogs flight station and frequencies, flies flight after flight, has fleet of airplanes.
No time for any kind of Club work.
No time for speaking to, much less helping, lessers, of which everyone is except maybe one or two worshiping go-fer/s!
Able to demonstrate uncontrolled flight over pit areas.
Able to demonstrate 3D inside safety line.
Has demonstrated unique ability to crash other's airplanes.
Able to forget every AMA and Club Safety Rule.
Able to brown-nose club officials to ignore his attitude.







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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/3/2008 2:26:19 PM   
BillyGoat


 

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Status: offline 		I like Horrace's addition to B17's list.

B17's list needs a beginner definition to it... I've got nothing. Anybody want to take a crack at it?

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/3/2008 2:38:26 PM   
outdoorhunting


 

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Status: offline 		Hey Mike, Landing ? Is that what that was? For what it was, not bad at all. Maybe, just maybe,kit builts are stronger. Apparently, the extra tri-stock & glue I used must have helped. The plane went in fairly hard, I thought. It tore the landing gear off, shoved the battery forward out of it's compartment about 2" & cracked the horizontal stab on one side. Already got it fixed except covering the tri-stock to reinforce the stab. Man, was I lucky !!! See ya later Ed

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/3/2008 3:51:30 PM   
Red Scholefield



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quote:

ORIGINAL: BillyGoat

I like Horrace's addition to B17's list.

B17's list needs a beginner definition to it... I've got nothing. Anybody want to take a crack at it?


Beginner:

Class A: I fly full size airplanes so these little models should be no problem.

Class B: I would like to start with a B-17 with working gun turrets and bomb drop.

Class C: I bought this neat airplane at Wally World, but it just doesn't fly.

Class D: I charged the battery when I got the plane and radio last Christmas.

Class E: What is the best airplane and radio I can get for under $100?



< Message edited by Red Scholefield -- 7/3/2008 3:57:03 PM >

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/3/2008 7:17:44 PM   
Hossfly



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Red, it sounds you have spoken to a few!

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RE: Pilot Rating Standards - 7/3/2008 8:22:44 PM   
Red Scholefield



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