Please, Sir, can somebody tell me about the FAA gold seal system?
I am still permitted to instruct in K13 gliders, with JAR medical. And yesterday just got put through the WRINGER by an extremely capable PA owner and qualified instructor, for the biennial check ride, survived, but discovered significant room for improvement.
Our only disagreement was if my engine declines to rotate the fan, I dedicate my time to chosing the field and making the approach, forgot all about trying to start it again in midair, and as for calling a mayday, IMHO landing a PA l8 in a field should be a nonevent.......Of course if the terrain is seriously unfriendly I think I might mention it to somebody....