I heard (BBQ here at the beach)- that one 'self created GOD' in NZ refused to train a DEC on a T prop because the Trainee was 'not current flying in the NZFIR'.
Being 'current flying in the NZFIR' is NOT a NZCAA repuirement.
been posted before mate. starting a fake noob to keep riding your hobby horse is a bit of a no no