I've just discovered this thread, excellent stuff and thanks are due to all contributors......
I had the cvd/lantern stuff with the CAA in the mid-nineties - eventually settled for a restricted Class 3 (as was), day flights vfr only and a JAR PPL - subsequently gave up commercial flying ambitions.
Bad medicine.....thanks for an extremely enlightening post...there is no doubt that the "standard" tests are often far from uniformly conducted.
In my own case I sat (and passed!) the Holmes-Wright lantern test about three years ago (at the behest of the RAF....long story!!) I was then categorised CP3 (Colour safe?) This raises an interesting point (or two!)
1. Are the pass/fail points the same for HW and Farlant?? In your post you mention a pass as CP2 and a fail CP3?
2. If the RAF regard me as CP3, would the CAA accept a HW pass as CP2 for civilian purposes?
Any info/opinions gratefully received!!
Thanks,