Well said, Benhurr/DRAUK.
For the record, my "big boys" comment was a quote from another poster.... and no, I have nothing to do with GASIL, or indeed the CAA - apart from being one of their customers.
Also for the record - I am NOT knocking the rating. My experience from having done one is that (a) it is extremely useful (b) has made my flying much more accurate (c) was great fun to do and to keep current.
BUT.
It is also (a) a bit of a cobbled-together rating (I have had loads of interesting discussions with a VERY experienced NATS controller mate of mine, who can highlight some of the bizarre issues from her end of things with the IMC), and (b) it does engender, in a few people I know, a sense of "go anywhere, go anytime".
It is also not a "mini-IR" - as many here agree.
As for using your license to the limits.... well, I could take a PA28 tonite at midnight, and take it on a spin around Tusker Rock. Legal. Within my license priviledges. Anyone wanna come with me?
Experience and a rating - Double Tick. Agree fully with Bose-X et al. But a little judgement as well goes a long way...
TA
BTW:
I think the rest is just clouding the issue
Was this a deliberate pun, DRAUK??
