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Is there, or should there be, a comeback on a flying school or an instructor?

Peter wrote:

In the FAA system, there is also the Class 3 which can be valid for a CPL, for an instructor, IIRC (i.e. working as a CFI).

And within the US there is also BasicMed. which many private pilots are now choosing instead of a 3rd Class Medical. Other than LSA (which substitutes a driver’s license for a medical certificate), BasicMed is the closest thing currently available to elimination of the FAA medical exam for private pilots, and like the 3rd Class Medical is also valid for flight instructors. In addition, FAA Flight Instructors do not need any medical if they are instructing a pilot already rated to fly the plane.

Back to my original post.
The salient points from the episode I have referred to are:
1. There must always be a conversation between student and instructor as to who is P1. A revalidation flight means that instructor is P1 whereas a renewal could mean that the student is P1UT or P1S.
2. In the event of a heavy landing ALWAYS get out and do a walk around to check for damage.
3. It is remarkably obvious but surprising how many people forget; even if you are a high-houred commercial pilot ALWAYS CONFIRM THREE GREENS BEFORE LANDING.

Forever learning
EGTB

LeSving,

That’s correct. Presently without an exemption a Part-FCL PPL(A) cannot be used as a LAPL(A) as might, for example, be desired in the case of reduced medical fitness. This will be put right in the amended Aircrew Regulation expected to be in effect by the end of the year or shortly thereafter.

Stickandrudderman,

Depends on the logging rules notified by the relevant competent authority. Under UK’s rules a successful check/assessment for rating/certificate revalidation or renewal is logged by the candidate as PICUS.

Maoraigh,

The UK PPL and NPPL are distinct licences. The UK PPL (lifetime validity) and, when it existed, the JAR-FCL PPL (5 year validity) were distinct also. A UK PPL or NPPL may be used to operate UK-reg EASA aeroplanes TMGs or helicopters as appropriate at the LAPL privilege level under the time-limited general exemption above.

London, United Kingdom

This seems to be an example of an instructor getting busted, in seemingly unknown circumstances.

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