EASA PPL(H) OSD R22 & 44
On a recent Flight Instructor seminar, we were informed that since last December, it is now a requirement that a student NOT be sent solo (in a 22 or a 44) until he/she has at least 20 hrs dual. This number apparently comes from Robinson - it's in the Operational Suitability data published on their website.
I'm finding it difficult to discover exactly which bit of EASA or CAA "law" makes this compulsory. There is some reference to it when discussing Type Ratings, but I teach PPL(H) at an RF, not an ATO.
Anyone any ideas?
If you have, please could you let me have the reference(s)?
Most Kind,
Boffo