PPL Revalidation training flight - refusal to sign logbook
A colleague at the flying club, having satisfied the other requirements for revalidation (ie currency) undertook the one hour TRAINING FLIGHT with an instructor. Note - I'm NOT referring here to the TEST which applies if you are NOT current. Anyway, not completely satisfied with the flying, the instructor refused to sign his logbook. Debate at the club ensued. Our understanding is that this training flight is simply that, nothing in the regs about it being a test. Instructor's refusal to sign has effectively made this into a test with: pass = signature, fail = no signature. We think the regs oblige the instructor to sign if the flight is carried out, irrespective of standard. No disrespect to instructors intended, simply seeking clarification.