Diso,
We're in the process of getting a new CofA on our aircraft (Auster).... Words fail me at some of the things that the CAA have told us. Too many to put on here, and it would only further the rumours as to what’s happening. What I find worrying is how you can phone the CAA... Phone the same office, on the same number... Talk to two different people, and get TOTALLY different answers.
I've been told that the CAA want to keep the Auster on a CofA.... Yet we have an e-mail saying that it IS going on a permit.
It's just a minefield when it comes to dealing with them (the CAA).
Unfortunately no one is willing to put any thoughts down on paper. I guess because no one really knows what’s happening so they're not willing to put their neck on the line. How can the authority that regulates the safety of aviation in this country be so appalling in how they do things? It really is a worry. I'm still very much undecided about which way I want and think things will go. I'll willing to admit that I'm not the most knowledgeable person on the subject but I fear for the permit route... It sounds very restrictive to me.
Right... I'll shut up.... Switches back to safe!
