And for the second time, the GFPT is NOT a licence. It's a test of the student's progress in general flying. It is also optional but most schools will make you do it because then they can milk a few more hours out of you. It did not "replace" the RPPL. A student pilot is a student pilot whether they are on their first solo or have passed a GFPT and have 1000 hours in command, they need nermission. abd the instructor giving that permission carries the responsibility for the flight.
That's what I mean- why did we do away with the RPPL?