Mr H;
Under the proposed new 121B rules:
A Multi Engine Pilot of anything smaller than a PA31 or 402 will require:
500 hrs experiance of which no less than 150 hrs as PIC under IFR which includes 40 hrs multi-engine. Plus a valid I/R plus, if operating at night, 50 hrs as a pilot at night.
Apart from a very patient company conducting ICUS for a prospective employee - where can a young pilot looking to move onto M/E get the above 150 hours real IFR of which 40 is multi engine?.
This might create a new USA type industry where large numbers of pilots pay to work ICUS.
Also, changes in store for ATPL as well. Under the new Part 61, ATPL candidates will have to complete a flying course in a muti-crew environment at a training school followed by a multi-crew flight test.
Changes to IFR rating: No more renewals, just recency every 90 days plus a flight review every two years. Initial issue must have three approaches (no mandatory NDB?).
Changes to Instructor Rating:
PRIVATE PILOTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO HOLD A BASIC INSTRUCTOR RATING.
No more Grade 1, 2 or 3, just authorisations for specific training. Example, if a really experianced Multi-engine pilot wants to just conduct m/e training then all he/she has to do is complete a basic course plus a 10 hour m/e IRC.
No more IR renewals, just attendance to an educational seminar once every two years or have a flight review.
All Instructors must aquire a Cert. 4 in training/education.
Changes to Night VFR:
Theory Test will be required.
At least 5 hours in the circuit required of wich 2 are solo hours under supervision.
Last edited by Rich-Fine-Green; 23rd Jan 2003 at 14:41.