London IAM

[DanH]

Anyone here a member? All I hear is that they have a massive backlog and it really puts me off. I also need an observer who appreciates the type of car I'm in and won't get beardy about heal an toe etc. Anyone able to help?

Thanks,

Dan

[StressedDave]

Both the central London group and the North East London group have observers who are members of HPC and aren't at all beardy... don't know about the backlog issue though.

[Don]

Dan: A lot of the groups have a backlog I fear - not enough volunteer Observers and a very popular course!

Why not get your name down and wait?

You could also check out the local RoADA groups and see if any of them have a shorter waiting list. The "course" is *identical*.

My group wasn't put off by the fact I drove a performance car. In fact - quite the opposite!

[mutt k]

I'm from London and was accosted at the Brands Hatch PCGB festival by someone from the IAM stand and filled in a form registering interest. Have not heard anything back from them as yet though.

[Don]

mutt k said:

I'm from London and was accosted at the Brands Hatch PCGB festival by someone from the IAM stand and filled in a form registering interest. Have not heard anything back from them as yet though.

You will do eventually, I'm sure.

[BOF]

Dan,

As posted elsewhere on the Forum, there are many misconceptions about the IAM - flatcaps, wheel shufflers etc.

I am currently Observing a driver who has a Range Rover for daily use, and a Bentley - he uses the Range Rover to tow his Morgan to track events every weekend.

In my Group we have a couple of retired Class 1 Police who could stick your car up your arse without touching the sides...

Go for it!

BOF.

[nismo200sx]

I have just joined the SE London Group and they have approx 4-6 months waiting list.

Still its worth waiting for.

Very much looking forward to my first observed drive.

Took the driving instructors test last year but failed

"speeding" who would've guessed

I believe they have their monthly meeting tomorrow, hoping to get along

[AquilaEagle]

Dan, I am in NW London and Chilterns Group and been told the same. How long did it take until you got observed?

[DanH]

AquilaEagle said:

Dan, I am in NW London and Chilterns Group and been told the same. How long did it take until you got observed?

I didn't bother. I'm just paying for training with Cadence etc.

[AquilaEagle]

It'd be good if they priorotised those who committed to become an observer once they passed, to help their backlog.

[_Neal_]

AquilaEagle said:

It'd be good if they priorotised those who committed to become an observer once they passed, to help their backlog.

It's a good idea, but you couldn't force people to become an Observer once they'd passed, think that's why they don't do it. I passed my test in November last year (having waited 4-5 months) and started my observer training weekend before last. I'm with the SE Group (Bromley). Actually, were you there a couple of weekends ago 200sx (a 200sx certainly was ) - How are you finding it?

Anyway, with regard to the wait, I would say it's worth it. It's a really worthwhile course.

[AquilaEagle]

Nope, I am in Chilterns and NW London group, and I have an S2000