If that HoT decides that solo flying would be valuable and includes it in his "assessment of training" then what's the problem??
The Law, funnily enough.
Student pilots can be supervised solo.
Qualified pilots have to have a valid rating to operate as PIC (solo).
No valid rating = no privilege to operate the aircraft as PIC = no solo.
From the CAA website
I have an EASA PPL(A) | Private Pilots | Personal Licences and Training
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Ratings within your licence may need revalidating or renewing in order to keep them valid. For example, your PPL(A) may include a SEP(land) rating that allows you to fly a non-complex aeroplane defined in the Single Engine Piston (land) category class. This privilege initially lasts for two years from the date of passing the skills test.'
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If the rating has expired you cannot fly as a pilot in command until it has been renewed.'
I can't really believe we're having this conversation but, once again, it is not always that obvious and if an instructional opportunity is gained then that can only be for the good.
