Night rating//Qualification
Just submitted an IMC application and assumed that the PPL in question would be allowed 3 hours off the 15 hour minimum because of holding a night "rating". The course was completed in under the 15 hours and a very good pass obtained.but the CAA has rejected the application saying that the night "rating" under JAR is only a night qualification and not a rating. In fact the FCL form is titled " Night Qualification". Also this is confirmed in LASORS.
I thought the night qualification reffered to an old AOPA rating! Is anyone out there as confused as I?