Just how much flight testing is now carried out by the CAA TPs when aircraft certified by EASA are no longer subjected to additional testing upon arrival into the UK?
Part 25 Airliners, Commuters, Executive Jets and Part 23 aircraft from western world manufacturers are tested and certified to mutually agreed standards. Major avionic, autopilot, performance enchancements and engine upgrades are again tested to known standards.
TPs cannot remain current on a range of types and can be hired for specific tasks and many manufacturers hire TPs as and when required.
I have flown with many CAA TPs and am full of admiration for many but some pushed the envelope too far (Do228) and killed others.
Times have changed and thi needs to be recognised.