Hughcant
Notwithstanding my previous post, I fully support your efforts, and await the CAA response with interest.
The policy on appointment of PPL Examiners has varied over the years from being very restrictive, only having enough Examiners in any area to cover the number of tests required, to the recent more liberal attitude of allowing anyone who wants to be, to become an Examiner.
The problem we have now is that there are more examiners in most parts of the country than there are tests to do, and the result is that most of the tests are carried out by the Examiners who are perceived to be the 'least stringent'.
Dare I suggest that the CAA may be 'gold plating' the new EASA requirements with the intention of reducing the total number of Examiners, increaing revenue, and creating work for their erstwhile colleagues?
Oh, did I just say that out loud?
Wash my mouth out with carbolic soap!
MJ
