So I ask again who is correct, one of you must be, which means the rest are wrong and spreading bull!!!!........
I think this is all a bit silly - especially having read the thread on the dark side on the same topic.
It is clear this is quite a technical discussion with the law not being entirely clear. The droves of lawyers we have each side of the Pond is testimony to the lack of legislative clarity, and it certainly does not mean when one lawyer takes a different view from the other "bull!!!!" is involved.
In the context of this thread quite a different matter from those who like to embelish their hours or their Sky God status which justifiably would befit the previous label.
I remember a similiar discussion about the IMC rating and whether or not the minima were recommended or compulsory. The CAA's interpretation is that they are recommendations but I know of some who take the alternative view. Ultimately if anyone was ever interested it would be for the Courts to decide and, even then, a lower Court might take a different view from a higher Court.
Tom has expressed one view and I0 and alternative. IO has justified his view on this thread. So far as I can see Tom has not commented and nor have the FAA. The debate is interesting and I guess we can each take a view if we were judge and jury on the verdict we would give.
