The IR renewal dosn't count unless the Instructor/examiner actually signs the log book as per that bit of paper. And as we were in a twin for the renewal I think we were pushing it calling it a SEP test.
And during my FIC there was no mention of what the standard was meant to be. Although I presume I am getting it right with 16 PPL's behind me with 100% pass rate.
But i still think its a crap setup just now with 30% instructors going over board 60% doing it the way I presume the CAA wanted it. And 10% who would sign anything for 1 more hour in thier log book and a pint in the bar.
MJ