SEP Revalidation - Using Diff. Training as Hour with Instructor
I hope, as usual, the wealth of knowledge lurking on these forums will clear up the legalese of the CAA documents.
My SEP (JAA) Class Rating expires in December, but I've done plenty of flying already this year to satisfy the "Revalidation by Experience" method (c.25 hours).
In February I flew 1hr10 with an Instructor, logged as P/UT to complete my Tailwheel Differences Training. Nothing at this time was signed as an SEP Revalidation, but the flight was counter-signed to certify the Diff. Training. Is that flight and signature sufficient to qualify as my one-hour-with-instructor for SEP revalidation? In which case, do I just need to turn up at a helpful flying school with a CRE to look over my logbook? Can they charge for that simple act, or should a pack of biscuits/bottle of wine suffice?
Also, I understand that if I were to find that Examiner now to check my logbook, the SEP would run from July 2011, whereas even if I didn't fly again this year, if the same Examiner checked my logbook after September, the SEP would then run for 24 months from the existing date? Doesn't seem sensible...
Thanks in advance!