Originally Posted by
_pudknocker_
Its up to the pilot to keep their licences and ratings current, its their licence and nobody else’s responsibly. Also if you are going to fly the bloody thing that’s you’re responsibility as well. The two you mention were accidents waiting to happen, both had scant regard for the system.
Spot on. Ultimate responsibility is with the PIC and operator. He may have delegated the admin but he still had 100% of the responsibility to check it was in order.