Fri Sep 25, 2015 5:09 pm
#1407534
Paul S
Wish it were always as simple as that!
I recently needed to renew a MEP rating which had expired a couple of years ago, on my PPL/IR
I had to go to an ATO to be assessed for a MEP test.
None would do it in my aircraft.(EASA type, G reg, new Annual, IFR equipped.) Forced to complete an hour or so in a very expensive ATO twin, a type had never flown before,which bore no relation to the handling of the aircraft I was to fly. Given a Course completion Certificate which said no further training had been required!! Cost many hundreds of ££££ with no valid safety case.
Then back to my aircraft to complete the MEP.
What was wrong with the old system where you flew sufficient time with the instructor until proficient, and then sign off the MEP??
Madness.
Wish it were always as simple as that!
I recently needed to renew a MEP rating which had expired a couple of years ago, on my PPL/IR
I had to go to an ATO to be assessed for a MEP test.
None would do it in my aircraft.(EASA type, G reg, new Annual, IFR equipped.) Forced to complete an hour or so in a very expensive ATO twin, a type had never flown before,which bore no relation to the handling of the aircraft I was to fly. Given a Course completion Certificate which said no further training had been required!! Cost many hundreds of ££££ with no valid safety case.
Then back to my aircraft to complete the MEP.
What was wrong with the old system where you flew sufficient time with the instructor until proficient, and then sign off the MEP??
Madness.