As “real” international meetings cannot take place, and we still have a lot to discuss for the improvement of European balloon rules, EBF members representatives decided to meet regularly.
Here is the capture of our last meeting, which took place o “Zoom” on Tuesday, Feb 16th, with the following agenda:
- Covid situation in each country: flight possible ? with passengers ? leisure only ? Training ? instruction? (2-3 minutes each)
- Examinations: theoretical exams. The situation may have progressed, so each one should explain what is going on in his/her country. 5 minutes for countries that have info to give.
- Part Med: Is there an evolution since our last GM?
- Transfer from CAMO to CAO,
- The costs of a DTO,
- suggestions for changing Part BFCL and Part BOP. Example: Examinations: OPC checks– Question was raised during the last GM about OPC checks: EBF’s wish is that there is only one test, even if the pilot flies for several operators)
- Short explanation from Allie Dunnington about her online training school.
- Any other issue:
- French commercial pilots would like to stress the point that it is very difficult to achieve the 50 hours after the licence to become commercial (Daniel Favier)
- Other ?
PS – Sorry – we are not allowed to bring the video from the meeting.