CAA don't count left-seat 206 hours as P1 cos most clock them under FAA rules as P2 without type rating. They give 50% credit. This can be done on any type as P2 as long as you have a stick in front of you under FAA rules. However if you have a CAA/JAA type rating on same then you must be allowed to log it as P1 with full entitlement even if you are left seat as you have control, you're flying the machine and how do ya think instructors log PIC from left seat when they're teaching you!!! If they still say no, then don't be afraid to challenge them and have a go! I would.
