Originally Posted by
roundsounds
this was a US registered aircraft which has only been in the country for a matter of weeks. Don’t think that one can be attributed to CASA. Having said that, the system is cactus.
Quite right, Roundsounds. It is unlikely the pilot was an Aussie, but nevertheless my point still stands - it has long baffled me that a pilot who completes all their periodic assessments in a twin never has to demonstrate the ability to judge a FLWOP - but is still okay for singles in this country (and probably others).
I note that the “general competency” rule possibly covers this - but many pilots don’t know that they are not competent enough until they get caught out.
Not looking to make flying even more onerous, but this is a real issue that will pop up from time to time and it always looks bad for our industry when the pilot of a single is not able to stick a forced landing - especially when there is an airport right there.