Originally Posted by Hydro Junkie

And, while I agree with the last two posts, I still don't like a no fail test. Then again, the only no fail test I deal with at work is on how to wear and use a respirator. Every other written test REQUIRES a score of 80% or higher to pass. Granted, I work in commercial aviation and failing to do a job correctly can cost 300+ lives in the event of a crash(that's assuming a wide body or very long narrow like the 757) but, when you really look at it, other than sitting in an actual seat on the aircraft, how much is different when flying an R/C when it comes to knowing the rules and everything else the FAA is looking at requiring to fly any aircraft? Technically, we are still looking at having to get in touch with ATC before flying, have to comply with restrictions published by the FAA and, if the FAA gets its way, having transponders on our planes. That said, a no fail test isn't a good idea unless you're just looking at making sure everyone that flies an R/C knows there are rules. I think it would be much better to have a requirement of a 70%, which would equate to a "C" grade in pretty much all schools in the country