Request for Advice, Please
A neighbour regards me as the fount of all knowedge on things aviation. I don't want to disillusion him (I rather like the hero worship!!) but don't know the answer to his problem: A lost logbook!
PPL 500 hrs approx
Last CoE signed about 6 months ago
QFI who signed in Sept 1997 kept a photocopy of last page, which he has now obtained.
QFI who signed for 1998 and 1999 did not.
Only about 15-20 hrs in those years (new baby) while on holidays in Florida. Apart from 2 hours, all flying was a private arrangement (ie cash) with a small SFH outfit which he cannot now trace.
I have suggested contacting the CAA but he has been told horror stories that he will have to start all over again etc etc which he cannot afford.
I know the ATPL procedure, but that's not much help to him.
Any advice would be appreciated - by both of us for different reasons!