Licence/medical/rating renewals
I realise that we're adults and should be responsible for our licence and medical renewals, but there's a difference of opinion in our club about the need for inspection of licences and renewal reminders.
One of the new online booking calendars includes a database for this information, plus the option of automatic emails to remind members when approaching expiry dates (free, as well).
So, the key question: in general, do flying schools, clubs and groups keep these records, or ask their members to prove their qualifications?
And an additional question: if a club member has an accident, serious or otherwise, with, for example an expired medical or SEP rating (even a few days) is the insurance cover still valid? My gut feeling is not a chance.
And final question: what possible argument is there for not keeping these records for the pilots who fly your a/c? OK, it's a hassle, but if there's a willing volunteer to keep it up-to-date....
None of us have any illusions about our potential financial liability when flying, surely?
Last edited by FlyingGoat; 24th May 2012 at 14:44.