Originally Posted by
LeadSled
CAR 206 means whatever some CASA perX decides it means, for whatever purpose at the time some poor sod has become a CASA target
In practice, unless you are prepared to go to court that is always true. However, particularly if CASA decline to give an opinion in advance, the best we can do is to try to comply with the regulations as written. Not to mention that we are expected to be able to answer questions on this in exams.
I'm an IT guy and PPL. In the past, I was away on a weekend trip when the weather closed in and I was unable to fly home for several days. I ended up catching the bus home and returning with my laptop (tool of trade) so I could work while I waited for the weather to clear. Are you saying I needed an AOC to then carry the laptop home with me?
After that experience, I am in the habit of taking my laptop with me on overnight trips so that if I get stuck, I can keep up with work (support emails etc.) What kind of ridiculous system would say that is illegal?
Tools of trade:
Pilot - maps, charts, headset, EFB
Salesman - mobile phone
IT person - laptop, ipad, mobile phone
CASA inspector - clipboard, pen
How can it be sensible to require an AOC to carry tools of trade?