Hello all,
A] I have been reading LASORS 2010 and JAR-FCL 2 subpart C PPL H
Found anomaly in the time frame of completing the theoretical examinations.
JAR-FCL 2 Amendment 3 Documents here
JAR-FCL 2 Amendment 3 Documents | Personnel Licensing | Safety Regulation
Subpart C here
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/175/Sectio...R-FCL%202).pdf
See LASORS Section C.2.3 JAR-FCL PPL H Theoretical Knowledge Examinations Requirements:
Period of 18 months to complete all of the examinations.
License grant during the 24 months from the date of successfully completing the theory exams.
Note to this section: Full details of the examinations are given in Appendix 1 to the JAR-FCL 2.130 & 2.135.
From subpart C: Appendix 1 to JAR-FCL 2.130 & 2.135:
Theoretical Knowledge Examination
Note 5: Successfully completed he Theory exams when awarded a pass in all parts within a period of 12 months.Grant of PPL license during the 24 months from the date of first gaining a pass in any part of examination.
Now, LASORS quotes 18 months whereas Appendix 1 toJAR-FCL 2.130 quotes 12 months for completing the theory exams.
Both do state 24 months but LASORS does not state when does the period of 24 months starts. Appendix to JAR-FCL2.130 is explicit in stating that the very first pass is the date your 24 months period will start.
As in my professional work area whenever two codes conflict the most conservative between them wins, primarily. So in this case I can stick with Appendix 1's timeframe of 12 months and 24 months from the first pass test.
I assume that there must be some lag in updating the Appendix1 as it dates back almost 9 years whereas LASORS is a couple of months old, meaning LASORS stands correct but then I do not want to take a chance on it.
B] Now refer to the Note 1 from same Appendix 1 which details out the 9 theory subjects against their individual time for the examination.
LASORS Section C2.3 gives a list of 7 subjects.
4 subjects from the Appendix are merged as 2 in LASORS.
Does this mean the merged subjects will be tested as one and will have combined time?
I am rather confused by the inconsistiency here. Please enlighten on this matter, members.
C] Can I self study and take theory exams at the local CAA approved FTO without enrolling for the PPL H course at this FTO? (Off course only if the FTO agrees the arrangement).
Or does the self study without enrolling at the FTO for PPL H course means taking tests at the official CAA examination centres only?
In my case it will be Glasgow bi-monthly date from Feb 2011. But having to take those at local FTO (Aberdeen) saves a lot of time+money. Again I will like to know what experienced members have to say on this.
thanks and best regards,
Sid.