CTSW classification and SEP revalidation
Hi all,
I've found a lot of opinions on the internet suggesting that hours in a microlight may not count towards those needed for PPL(a) revalidation. Indeed, last year there are opinions on the Internet that this may be (or has since been) changed.
According to the new revised ANO, according to table 1 here - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/schedule/8/made - the following statement is made regarding revalidation requirements for SEP (land):
"FCL.740.A (b)(1) and (4) of Part-FCL, provided a SEP aeroplane with three axis control system is used."
Would I be correct in interpreting this to mean that hours in a CTSW would count? Or would a CTSW not be counted as "SEP aeroplane" - I think it would be as it does not meet the criteria for being classed as a microlight - https://www.caa.co.uk/General-aviation/Aircraft-ownership-and-maintenance/Types-of-aircraft/Microlights/
On this basis, I believe I would be legally able to count hours in this aircraft towards my PPL revalidation, and fly legally into IMC (with IMC rating).
Would anybody disagree?
Thanks!