Sat Sep 25, 2021 5:44 pm
#1872479
Hello all,
Thought I'd try here before resorting to contacting FCL. I have recently completed the training for my MEP rating but not taken the test yet due to the following extract from CAA standards document 3 ( which relates to the CPL skills test).
"An applicant for the CPL Skill Test shall have received instruction in a single pilot aeroplane of
the same class or type of aircraft to be used in the test. If all the pre-requisite training has been
completed and additional testing requirements have been met (e.g. the written theoretical
knowledge examination for a ME class rating or type rating), a successful CPL Skill Test will
also satisfy the requirements for the issue of the relevant class or type rating"
This means, I think, that because I have done the MEP rating training and I am also going to be doing the CPL skills test on a Multi then a successful pass in the CPL test will result in me also being issued my Multi Enngine Piston Rating also. Thus making a seperate MEP test pointless. HOWEVER...if one does a standalone MEP rating then the test must be passed within 6 months of the start of the training.
My question is, would I still be issued with an MEP rating following a successful CPL skills test if the CPL skills test took place later than 6 months from the start of the MEP rating training, bearing in mind the standard document quoted above makes no mention of a time limit.
As ever, any advice or opinions greatly appreciated
Kind regards,
Danny
Thought I'd try here before resorting to contacting FCL. I have recently completed the training for my MEP rating but not taken the test yet due to the following extract from CAA standards document 3 ( which relates to the CPL skills test).
"An applicant for the CPL Skill Test shall have received instruction in a single pilot aeroplane of
the same class or type of aircraft to be used in the test. If all the pre-requisite training has been
completed and additional testing requirements have been met (e.g. the written theoretical
knowledge examination for a ME class rating or type rating), a successful CPL Skill Test will
also satisfy the requirements for the issue of the relevant class or type rating"
This means, I think, that because I have done the MEP rating training and I am also going to be doing the CPL skills test on a Multi then a successful pass in the CPL test will result in me also being issued my Multi Enngine Piston Rating also. Thus making a seperate MEP test pointless. HOWEVER...if one does a standalone MEP rating then the test must be passed within 6 months of the start of the training.
My question is, would I still be issued with an MEP rating following a successful CPL skills test if the CPL skills test took place later than 6 months from the start of the MEP rating training, bearing in mind the standard document quoted above makes no mention of a time limit.
As ever, any advice or opinions greatly appreciated
Kind regards,
Danny