Beagle,
Your quite right about the QFI bit. I was quoting the old "QFI" test for example purposes. No need to split hairs there me thinks.
Anyway, one my last renewal test that I chose to do last year. I did the let down and pattered it, as asked by the FIE. Yes I got to do umpteen ILS's etc on my last LPC, and yes I got to do an ILS on my MEP(L) IR this year, but I never pattered the ILS thing till this renewal. So thats why the CAA want it done in the renewal surely. We can all fly one but can we still fly and talk? As to the PFL, well I look at it like this. Yes I do do a PFL from time to time, but I can renew my SEP(L) by doing my MEP(L) prof check every year, based on my hours flown SEP(L). So infact, looking at it I will never have to demo to an examiner my skills on no engine ever again under JAR.
So perhaps thats why as a instructor it is still wise to be tested for our skill at forced landing. Remember, they have got to cover the worst case scenario, so I am just glad that I am hopefully not allways the worst case!!!!!!
Now I'm off to do some ground school for a week so can't respond for a while............safe flying.