Complex Props
Some time ago our local pleasure flying operation used a FR172 (Reims Rocket) and needed an extra driver for the summer months.
Enter an ex RAF BA retired candidate with a 172 on his licence.
Having completed 'his 'check' he was then informed by the CAA that he could not operate the machine as he did not have VP props on his licence !!!
They would not accept a 'phone call test' so off to Redhill he had to go for an exam.
Slightly puzzled by having this guy attending for a rather simple test the CAA man inquired whether he had ever used VP props in the service.
Does 1400+ hours on Shackletons count our man responded. !!!
He was on the Rocket the next day.