I'll go with the above.
I had a briefacse stolen from my car - which contained both my licence and my log book.
I telephoned the Ministry of Aeroplanes at Gatwick and was faxed a copy of a standard set of questions. This was to be taken to any solicitor for typing up...and making into a "sworn affidavit" (cost me just £15 back hander to the solicitor - cash, no receipt (huh?).
The hours, as sworn, were automatically accepted by the Ministry..and I started a new log book. Had to pay a fee for re-issue of licence. End of story.
Very painless. Oh...and here comes the edit....remember - everyone - that the CAA have records of all ratings already issued to you...don't bother trying the "Oh, I've lost my log book - with my new instrument rating and 12,000 twin hours (command, of course)"
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LIVE in peace...or REST in it!
[This message has been edited by squeakmail (edited 11 May 2000).]
[This message has been edited by squeakmail (edited 11 May 2000).]