Originally posted by mr_matt
Hi Steve,
I know they say that but I wonder why they would care?? I mean what is the rationale.
This is just my guess, but ....
I imagine that the rationale is meant to be that the pilot gets checked on the
exact aircraft that he intends to later fly solo (under the provisional waiver), and that the "sign-off flight" is therefore required to demonstrate his ability with
that aircraft - not another one that is faster, less stable, is set up with 'wilder' control throws etc.
That's the only reason I can think of.... but for that to make sense, the provisional waiver would presumably also have to state that it covers only that one specific aircraft....
Gordon