Mr Jeff Cosford is the CADMAC Membership Secretary and can be contacted by: E-mail: membership@cadmac.co.uk Membership CADMAC Subscription Rates for the Year Beginning January 2026 Senior member - £62 Juniors (under 18) - nil Thorney Island service personnel - nil Social Member - £10 BMFA membership & insurance: Senior - £51 Junior - £20 Senior member joining fee - £20 Junior member joining fee - nil CAA registration fee: Senior Member - £11.79 Junior Member, via parent or guardian - £11.79 To Join CADMAC Navigate to our membership site using the Membership Link below and then click on the join/renew button. Complete the online form, ensuring that your contact details are accurate, and select the send to apply button. This starts a process that will be clearly explained at each stage. Please be aware that one of our flying sites is on the army airfield on Thorney Island and the MoD require a security form to be completed. The details will be explained during the joining process. If you have any problems please contact the Membership Secretary using the details at the top of this page.

BMFA ‘A’ & BPC Test’s Essential Reading A Flying Start CAA Article 16 - Quick Start Guide Fixed Wing Power Certificates ‘A’ Test Schedule - Diagrammatic Mandatory Questions Useful Video’s Getting Started BMFA Fixed Wing ‘A’ Test - Flight

Club Instructors - Note: All are Enhanced DBS Checked Derek Honeyset - Ian Carby - Jeff Cosford - Jeremy Stutard - John Brandhuber - Ken Smith Ray Shivjee - Steve Newman - Tim Kerss - Tony Chant

BMFA Examiners Tony Chant - Jeff Cosford - Dion Hoare

BMFA ‘B’ Test Essential Reading Fixed Wing Power Certificates ‘B’ Test Schedule - Diagrammatic ‘B’ Prepared BMFA Members Handbook - Annexe A - Flying Displays Madatory Questions Useful Video’s BMFA Fixed Wing ‘B’ Test - Flight ‘B’ Test Fixed Wing Flight BMFA Fixed Wing ‘B’ Test Presentation

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Making That First Model Choice We strongly recommend you discuss with one of our club trainers before committing to any particular model in order to tailor the choice to your specific needs/circumstances and avoid making an inappropriate choice of model or radio. There is plenty of choice which might make it confusing when deciding on that first model but here is some general advice to consider. I.C. (internal combustion) or Electric Probably the first decision to be made, there are pros and cons for both. Electric is clean and simple to use, I.C will generally give longer flight times . Go For High Wing As large as is practical for you, considering budget/transporting, ideally around 1500mm+. Note: For the ‘A’ test the model, ready to fly, must weigh a minimum of 1kg and be capable of taking off from the ground. Avoid Low Wing Models Warbirds Stabilisation Again, there are pros and cons for using stabilisation depending on your particular needs; good point for discussion with the Trainer. Stabilisation is not permitted during the A test. Specific Recommendations - ARTF/RTF ST Models Discovery X-Models Tasman or Glastar FMS Ranger Max Thrust Riot Note: ARTF/RTF models can be more susceptible to damage on heavy landings than traditionally built models. Small models (1200mm and less) can be more difficult to control in windy conditions. Traditional Build Seagull Boomerang Chris Foss Uno Wot Galaxy Models Fiesta 4 Slec Sky 4

Training CADMAC welcomes new members and can offer taster sessions using club models for those interested in taking up the hobby. We are especially keen to encourage juniors, and using a club trainer aircraft will hopefully establish a young person's interest before committing any cash. The Club has a robust Safeguarding Policy and instructors are Enhanced DBS checked. Most new members will need some training, and we have a strong team of Club Instructors and BMFA Examiners who volunteer their time. We support the BMFA Achievement Scheme: until you pass the BMFA ‘A’ Test, you must fly under the supervision of a Club Instructor. Instructors are nearly always available at Thorney Island at weekends, but at Portshole Farm our instructors use the WhatsApp Training Group to indicate when they will be going flying and available for instructing. Training is normally carried out using your own model, which, if you are new to flying, will need to be equipped with a buddy-box system. Before buying a model it is recommended you come along to a flying session for advice. Finally the legal hoops: to be insured, you must join the British Model Flying Association (BMFA). To fly lawfully, you must obtain a CAA Operator ID, which costs about £12 annually. During training you will need to obtain a CAA Flyer ID by completing the online Registration Competency Certificate test set by the BMFA. For juniors under 18 the parent or guardian will apply for the CAA Operator ID but the junior pilot will take the test to obtain the CAA Flyer ID. Don’t be put off by these requirements as the club will be happy to support you through this process.