HedgeHopper wrote:I do like the bit about reducing the number of exams to EASA levels
Yep, reducing them to a number that they themselves raised them above in the first place
Keef wrote:Well, some glasses are half full, some are half empty, some are too large... Me, I think this is the most positive action I've seen by the CAA for as long as I can remember (which is a considerable time).
Yes, there's more to do. No, it's not the complete answer (yet), and there are some bits that are odd (like the 90-days and accompanying pilot thing). Nevertheless, it qualifies in my book for "surprise and delight" and I'd like to encourage all those who got us here to keep at it. Well done, all of you!
Challenge and actively support the European Aviation Safety Agency as they work on their recently announced commitment to deliver ‘Simpler, lighter, better rules for General Aviation’. The Head of the CAA’s GA Unit has been confirmed as Chair the EASA NAA GA Roadmap Group with the first meeting held on 10 April 2014. This work will be a key priority if we are to secure positive and lasting change in the European regulatory environment.
Nice to see that the R Examiner privileges* have been extended to JAR / EASA licences.
Cookie wrote:We have been working with the CAA on a method to reinstate R Examiner privileges since 2012. Whilst it is pleasing to see an appetite to improve the success and fortunes of GA within the CAA, I am not sure all of the items listed are attributable to the new GA unit.
Nice to see that the R Examiner privileges* have been extended to JAR / EASA licences.