Jeremy
I fully support the proposal as I would like to renew my IMC but found it
was not worthwhile in view of cost and reluctance on the part of Air Traffic
Controllers to keep in practice.
I think the night rating would also be appropriate for safety and experience
reasons.
I acknowledge that at this stage you are looking at the Europa being a Night
and IMC platform.
Regards
Steve Pitt
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeremy Davey" <EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com>
Subject: Europa-List: What's your position on Night and IMC privileges for
Permit aircraft in the UK?
>
> (Again, apologies to the non-UK folks - another local issue I need to
> consult on.)
>
> Many in the UK Europa community know I'm passionate about wanting
'extended
> privileges' (Night and IMC) in Europas and other suitable Permit aircraft.
> The PFA is looking into the possibility of pushing the CAA for Night and
IMC
> privileges for Permit aircraft in the UK. I've taken an action to find out
> how interested the membership is, and this Forum seems a good place to
> start!
>
> Let's start by understanding what some of the constraints MIGHT be
(nothing
> is decided yet).
>
> 1) Obviously only suitable types are going to be considered. So no
IMC
> work in a Pitts S2. Stability will be a key requirement here.
> 2) Aircraft will have to be suitable equipped - including the right
> instrument and lighting fits.
> 3) Permits allowing extended privileges will likely cost more to
cover
> the extra Engineering work.
> 4) Required inspection and build standards may well be higher.
>
> Given the above, could I please ask PFA members to advise me either on
this
> Forum or privately to EuropaFlyer_3@msn.com as to whether you:
>
> 1) Would be for this proposal
> 2) Would be against this proposal
> 3) Would be neither for nor against this proposal
>
> Thanks and regards,
> Jeremy
> Jeremy Davey
> Europa Monowheel 537M G-EZZA
> Europa Club Vice-Chairman, Webmaster, PFA NC Representative
> PFA EC Member
> "If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, then it
is
> possible you haven't grasped the severity of the situation."
> Tail done
> Standard XS wings with mods underway
> CM installed in fuse (with airbrakes fittings)
> 1200 build hours to date
> Intended fit:
> Rotax 914 turbo, Airmaster CS fully-feathering prop
> Lots of lights, buttons, switches, gizmos, and alarms
>
>
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