Yogi-Bear, I'm sorry my posting was seen as babble, But I am trying to raise a valid point.
I phoned the CAA FCL who had no idea that the PFA were doing this coaching scheme. They couldn't see how it was legal and agreed with me that it took the mick out of instructors. They are going to investigate..
The PFA told me that they do have permission from the CAA.
They also told me following some training a PPL with no instructional experience can become an assistant coach. The is no requirement to have any commercial licences. They also agree that it is not for hire or reward meaning that they a coach cannot log the time in his/her log book or be payed. They have though made an agreement with the taxman to allow £25 of expenses per hour (the PFA said).
If a coach who has had no training costs can get £25 tax free for expenses then what about an instructor who gets paid £10??
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[This message has been edited by Airprox (edited 06 May 2001).]