The more enlightened FAA however, makes it much easier and quicker.
If I renew my L1011 rating (which I just did a month ago) with a proficiency check, this resets the clock (so to speak) with GA aircraft, that do not specifically require a type rating...thereby keeping it all nice and legal, for private ops.
And as for 'renewing' an RT (radio telephone, just for airboos2boeing) what a complete waste of time.
The US FCC issues one for life, no renewal necessary.
Of course, the European regulatory authorities are all about collecting fees and building empires, not necessarily flight 'safety' as such...
