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List:       flightgear-devel
Subject:    Re: [Flightgear-devel] PPL
From:       Alex Perry <alex.perry () ieee ! org>
Date:       2002-08-31 14:21:06
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> However, you will not be able to fly as Pilot In
> Command unless in the preceding two years you have had a Biannual Flight
> Review or have participated in the Wings program.

The most recent Wings stage has to have been in the last year.

> In my opinion these
> requirements are the bare minimums and you should go flying as much as your
> time and pocket book can allow.

It is fairly clear, in the rulemaking process that the FAA follows to
establish various limits, that the numbers are selected to reduce the
_total_ aviation accident rate to a socially acceptable level.
In consequence, since most pilots are at reduced risk by keeping well
clear of those limits, the few pilots who only just meet the limits are
accepting a disproportionately large fraction of the accident risk.

(This applies to maintenance as well as to pilot proficiency)

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