Hello,
I just want to clarify something amongst R22 pilots and instructors.
I have had two recent instances where students have come to me from another school (the same school) to continue helicopter training (here in the US).
When I checked through the logbooks of these students (both rated private pilots), I could not find a PIC endorsement.
Yes, I found 'solo' endorsements required by part 61, and I found the SFAR endorsements for awareness training SFAR 73 paragraph 2 (a) (3) (i-v).
But no PIC endorsement! SFAR 73 (2)(b)(1)(ii)(A-C)
So (as I understand it) these pilots are not legal to act as PIC in this aircraft.
The SFAR requires TWO endorsements for a pilot to act as PIC. If you / your student does not have these, then check it out.
These are in ADDITION to the endorsements required by Part 61. So therefore the solo endorsement for Rotorcraft Helicopter checkride does not count!!!
The second line of the SFAR states this (my emphasis):
***1. Applicability. Under the procedures prescribed herein, this SFAR applies to all persons who seek to manipulate the controls or act as pilot in command of a Robinson model R-22 or R-44 helicopter. The requirements stated in this SFAR are in ADDITION to the current requirements of part 61.***
I advise pilots / instructors to check to see if they are meeting these requirements.
Regards,
cl12pv2s
P.S. I found a pretty comprehensive list of endorsements which include the SFAR endorsements.
http://www.verticare.com/CFI_help/wade/p1.htm