07-05-2018, 02:40 PM
Bragging rights basically...
Bronze and Silver are of the same standard/same test. The only difference is that bronze can be obtained with a small and light parkflyer. Silver is just a heavier model. Everyone who had Bronze in the past, was upgraded to Silver automatically a few years ago when Silver was introduced.
Gold is much harder to obtain by comparison. My former club had their own Silver prior to this, which required maiden-capability (taking off out-of-trim) and basic aerobatics (didn't need to be centered or superimposed). If you want to fly at a public display, Gold is required. It is also recommended when stepping into models that require heavy model permits or have a turbine installed.
The qualification is printed on your MAAA card the year after you obtain your wings.
My former club wouldn't give you a key to the gate until you obtained your Bronze, which was their way of reducing insurance claims (which actually worked).
Forms with instructions can be found on our website, under 'About Us', 'Documentation', then look under General Resources. You'd ace the Bronze/Silver I'm thinking...
Bronze and Silver are of the same standard/same test. The only difference is that bronze can be obtained with a small and light parkflyer. Silver is just a heavier model. Everyone who had Bronze in the past, was upgraded to Silver automatically a few years ago when Silver was introduced.
Gold is much harder to obtain by comparison. My former club had their own Silver prior to this, which required maiden-capability (taking off out-of-trim) and basic aerobatics (didn't need to be centered or superimposed). If you want to fly at a public display, Gold is required. It is also recommended when stepping into models that require heavy model permits or have a turbine installed.
The qualification is printed on your MAAA card the year after you obtain your wings.
My former club wouldn't give you a key to the gate until you obtained your Bronze, which was their way of reducing insurance claims (which actually worked).
Forms with instructions can be found on our website, under 'About Us', 'Documentation', then look under General Resources. You'd ace the Bronze/Silver I'm thinking...
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