Logging of Flight Time
Hi
Reading some of the latest Amendment 3 to JAR-FCL 2, I see that the definition for Flight Time has now changed to read:
"The total time from the moment a helicopter's rotor blades start turning until the moment the helicopter finally comes to rest at the end of the flight, and the rotor blades are stopped."
Is this just the start of the case for the JAA to now increase the number of hours that we can fly each year, combined with the increase of Duty Hours?
I know the fixed-wing pilots through BALPA are fighting a case for the new changes to be stopped, but I haven't heard or read anything as to how the rotary world will be affected. Any one out there with any knowledge on the proposed changes for helicopter pilots and whether they are being discussed at CAA/BALPA level?
BHPS