Thanks for the reply.
Is the 2hrs in preceeding 12mths you mention only for aircraft which require type ratings or is that for SE land in general as well ?.
Currently working on foreign (non JAA) licence but UK ATPL remains valid inc medical + IR.
MY understanding was that since JAA, private privileges were subject to the same deal as PPls. E.G. for simplicity - S.E. Land is valid with 12 hrs in 2 yrs plus a satis handling check every 2 yrs. They were still arguing about what constituted a satis check the last time I read anything about it.
Previously- pre JAA, Group A was valid provided 1 flight in a Group A aircraft in preceeding 13 mths and professional licence current ie C of T valid.
So if I want to borrow a 172 or similar do I have to do 12 hrs in a S.E. Land and or a check with a UK F.I. or will they accept my C of T (LHS B747) plus an hour in a light single and let me get on with it--- subject to a satis checkout by the renting organisation--- which I can`t argue with cos its their aeroplane.
My problems are :-
a) Can I avoid paying for someone to check my basic ability in the name of the CAA when this is already done routinely at work ? and-
b) Can I avoid flying around for 12 hours to keep some perceived currency on light aeroplanes ?.
Fundamentally I think I should be able to take a light single away subject to a checkout provided I`m in current professional practice---- can I now do this ?.
[This message has been edited by Gary Halliday (edited 08 January 2001).]