I think I drove the bus winch in 1975, had so much fun I used to drive it as and when I was passing, didn't bother to join the club.... not a problem, as soon as another face turned up, the previous victim left in a hurry to cleaner climes.
The CFI was renowned for rebriefing winch drivers... on one occasion, he left for the winch in high dudgeon, but a sympathetic club member warned the driver of incoming angst... he fled, worked his way back through the woods to the clubhouse and acted nonchalant.... no name, no pack drill!!!!
CFI still hasn't discovered his identity after 40 years....!
Somebody better start a new thread soon...
Returning to my original post.... Getting the entry on the licence when it will become a requirement - eventually!
CFI at one club informed me he couldn't instruct and examine because he in turn needed a particular piece of paper that would cost him a lot of money.
Additionally, a Class 2 medical was also needed to carry out the air exercises.
WHEN the new rules are applied, there will be a great difficulty finding qualified examiners!
Should I extend my activities to instructing tug pilots??
I have a class 2 medical, with allowance made for hearing loss! (hence site name... )
Seems there may need to be a little generosity on the part of those people paying CAA rates for privileges... I owe my NPPL to a couple such...