When I investigated it he was going to be in the back, but you really need to call CAA and discuss, and yes would need a support person in the other front seat. The CAA guy will not come cheap so be prepared to be stung! -You might be up for travel and hotel costs, but thats probably cheaper than 1hr in a multi piston anyway. Re Air NZ 73sim its usually going spare late night, so see if you can get a good deal for when they really don't need it as opposed to peak time.
If you have less than 500hr on type, you might be able to get the type rating at the same time, not sure, they might want you to do the theory test also, best check.
Last edited by DeltaT; 13th Jan 2013 at 07:25.