The Harrogate Incident;
The examiner reported it was conducted in good weather conditions with only a light wind and that he was impressed by the standard of the pilot. He passed the pilot on all elements of the test, assessing him as well above average ability. The examiner stated that the pilot had, however, allowed the aircraft to weathercock during a spot turn, requiring him to repeat the exercise. The pilot had, however, been able to control the weathercocking without intervention and had repeated the exercise to a satisfactorary standard. The examiner stated that the pilot was ‘level headed and capable’ and he considered that he had flown to the same standard expected of a pilot undergoing a commercial Skills Test.
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources...EW%2011-09.pdf
I hope this puts that side of the discussion to rest.