Flight Proficiency Check

Public

Beginning with the 2012 membership year, MAR/C will require Proficiency Check Flights for all new members. A “New Member” is defined as someone who has not been a member for at least one calendar year immediately preceding the year of application.
New members will be issued a provisional MAR/C membership card which is not valid for solo flight until the Proficiency Check has been completed satisfactorily.
Proficiency Checks will be administered by Club designated Check Pilots that are listed below.
New members are requested to contact a designated Check Pilot and arrange a mutually agreeable date and time for a Proficiency Check Flight.
The minimum plane type for the Check Flight is the Club standard 4 channel trainer (Alpha 40 for glow flyers or the Apprentice 15e for electric flyers) or an equivalent 4 channel plane.
The mimimum helicopter type for the Check Flight is one that has collective pitch. Helicopters with fixed pitch or counter rotating blades may not be used.
Check Pilots will conduct a briefing at the field covering Field Operating Rules, the AMA National Safety Code and will point out the Flying Area Boundaries and Markers.
Check Pilots will adopt a “Let me see you fly” attitude and will observe the new member’s overall flying skills, conformance with the rules and demonstrated safety consciousness without prompting or interference.
Satisfactory performance will result in the Check Pilot’s endorsement of the provisional card, which may then be used for solo flight until a permanent MAR/C card is received.
New members whose performance does not meet the desired standard may choose to be referred to the MAR/C Training Program or may elect to improve their R/C skills in an informal manner.
Check Pilots
Jack Fiscus (425) 836-2713
Al Watson (425) 746-9519
Steve Guty (425) 301-2820
Lucienne Wu (425) 736-3905
Cliff Filleau (425) 485-2125
Bill Newman (425) 825-5791
Patrick Pranica (425) 868-9354
Mike Powell (425) 883-2465
Bill Wyvel (425) 746-0417