Yes, Whopity, I remember that ridiculous AIC which was more complicated than a Proficiency Check.
Regarding revalidation refresher flying for SEP/TMG Class Ratings, the latest EASA AMC1 FCL.740.A (b)(1)(ii)(c) and associated GM2 FCL.740.A are far less prescriptive than than the latest UK FCL.740.A requirements!
I've also noted that UK AMC2 FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii) states that ‘If, due to aircraft or weather or aircraft related limitations, it is not practical to conduct a single flight of an hour, the requirements may be satisfied by receiving instruction totalling at least 1 hour over the course of two flights.’ This wasn’t agreed by the L&TS WG and is unreasonably inflexible - EASA has no such restriction in FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii)(C) - why does the UK version include this two flight gold plating? Also, what would happen if a pilot had to return early on a planned refresher training flight due to tech reasons and was unable to complete stall scenarios on the second flight due to weather?
I've e-mailed this to the GAU and await a reply with interest!