TMG or not TMG?
Negative
Whilst 22.1(a)(1) and (2) are "or", 22.1(a)(2) and (3) are connected by an "and".
Interestingly if you read the syntax carefully you could presumably have a 4 seat glider quite legally. However, speaking for myself, I don't intend going there this week, I've got another battle to fight with FCL on behalf of one of my TPs they won't issue a rating to, so I'd best not be too awkward this month.
I don't think anybody can find a requirement for TMG (that's half the problem), the basic thrust of my argument is that the aircraft as it is flown would be ineligible for issue of a civil CofA as a motorglider, therefore can't be regarded as one for the purpose or logging hours.
It really would be more sensible if, like for gliders and microlights, light (and less light) aeroplanes had co-incident aircraft definitions and licensing definitions. Then again, since the military always have the right to do their own thing anyway, that probably wouldn't have helped in this instance anyway.
We shall see if our friends at Gatwick are convinced.
G
Whilst 22.1(a)(1) and (2) are "or", 22.1(a)(2) and (3) are connected by an "and".
Interestingly if you read the syntax carefully you could presumably have a 4 seat glider quite legally. However, speaking for myself, I don't intend going there this week, I've got another battle to fight with FCL on behalf of one of my TPs they won't issue a rating to, so I'd best not be too awkward this month.
I don't think anybody can find a requirement for TMG (that's half the problem), the basic thrust of my argument is that the aircraft as it is flown would be ineligible for issue of a civil CofA as a motorglider, therefore can't be regarded as one for the purpose or logging hours.
It really would be more sensible if, like for gliders and microlights, light (and less light) aeroplanes had co-incident aircraft definitions and licensing definitions. Then again, since the military always have the right to do their own thing anyway, that probably wouldn't have helped in this instance anyway.
We shall see if our friends at Gatwick are convinced.
G
