DA 42 Twinstar
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From: UK,Twighlight Zone
I was not question the safety aspect of flying the twin star without differences training. Allthough as I have plenty of time on the G1000 under IFR I suspect I would not have a problem.
I was merely questioning the requirement for a formal differences sign off for every MEP.
I was merely questioning the requirement for a formal differences sign off for every MEP.
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: United Kingdom
The requirement stems from here. Note the (D) in column 3 adjacent to Multi-engine piston (land) indicating that, in accordance with note (b) above, "although the licence endorsement (column 4) contains all aeprolanes listed in column 2, the required familiarisation or differences training has still to be completed."
LASORS Section F states "For MEP Class aeroplanes, differences training with a FI or CRI is always required when converting to another type or variant within the class. However, some common sense must be applied; the amount of training will depend on the similarity of the new MEP type to those already being flown. The training must be sufficient to ensure that the pilot can operate the aeroplane systems and operate the aeroplane safely."
JAR-FCL 1.235(1) states "The differences training shall be entered in the pilot’s logbook or equivalent document and signed by a CRI/TRI/SFI(A) or
FI(A) as appropriate."
So, if you are flying a MEP type other than the Duchess for which you do not have differences training signed up in your logbook, be prepared for the insurance company to wash its hands of you should anything go wrong.
LASORS Section F states "For MEP Class aeroplanes, differences training with a FI or CRI is always required when converting to another type or variant within the class. However, some common sense must be applied; the amount of training will depend on the similarity of the new MEP type to those already being flown. The training must be sufficient to ensure that the pilot can operate the aeroplane systems and operate the aeroplane safely."
JAR-FCL 1.235(1) states "The differences training shall be entered in the pilot’s logbook or equivalent document and signed by a CRI/TRI/SFI(A) or
FI(A) as appropriate."
So, if you are flying a MEP type other than the Duchess for which you do not have differences training signed up in your logbook, be prepared for the insurance company to wash its hands of you should anything go wrong.
