VP959
Hello there - you are correct in that the BMAA does hold approvals from the CAA as well as the PFA and, for that matter DeH Technical Support however the nature of the tasks, IMHO, is very different (being humble is difficult..............!!!) As by far the youngest organisation, compared with the PFA, the BMAA has done really well in looking after Section S factory built micros and, more recently, many but not all homebuilt micros. I think there is some way to go before they could take on the larger task and the sheer variety of types on PFA administered PtoF is mind boggling. The BMAA test pilot introductory course is excellent having been priviledged to attend one this winter but it exists because they have so few TP around the country. It will be interesting to see what results from the present EASA NPA 2/2004 which just might alter the whole regulation and cerification scene for GA as a whole. I do hope so.
Cheers,
Trapper 69