I was around 10 night hours short of an ATPL. but was "assured" by casa part 61 team. that casa would recognise previous multi crew experience and wave the test (as well as MCC) in place of a standard check. September rolls along, Casa change their mind. now up for a 10k flight test.
Wheres the cost benefit analysis in this!
It would've costed me around 2k to whip a 152 in a circuit for 10 hours pre September, Or cost me nothing if I just forged my logbook like I know others who were close to the gap have done (despite the moral/ethical implication).
These guys are now working for Tiger/Virgin/Cobham/Emirates. All of whom you dont progress into an interview without holding the golden ticket.
Largest career regret in my life...
Rant over