Originally Posted by Katamarino
Although you may think that it's the training and practice in the aircraft that gives you the proficiency to fly at night, the CAA knows better. It's actually the possession of a poorly printed piece of paper that ensures safety, and this is why you can't fly until they print it out and send it to you.
My take on this has always been that the CAA restrict flying, not to do with a piece of paper, but to ensure the application is succesful. IE the applicant is entitled to the licence and therefore to fly.
BB