Inspectors and what they are looking for

[Mogas]

I don't see this new CAA inspector thing as something to be scared about and welcome a "ramp check" as I feel I have nothing to hide and may just learn something from it.
Another big plus in my book is that it is an ideal way to control that small cowboy fringe element in our sport.
As for the paperwork carried in the plane, I use a flight folio, simple record of flight hours and snag entries. Also carry a copy of ATF, COR, 3rd party and a paper map of the area.
My A/C logbook stays at home and gets updated every week as does my personal flying logbook.
Morph, I submitted my POH (modified from SAplanes) when I initially applied for my prooving flight ATF as they asked for it. If you would like a copy I can email it to you.

[Morph]

Please sent it to me, click on the button below

[Mogas]

Done.

[Guzz]

I keep all my docs in my flying bag, which waits in the car while I fly. I suppose I'll need to make copies and keep them on board.

One question; Do we need to keep our MPL's with us while flying, or can that also stay in the bag?

*G

[RudiGreyling]

Whoa, slow down baby.....ease up, ease up

The following for a microlight:

1. Auth to fly doc
2. Registration certificate (the postcard looking thing)

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You dont need to carry any other doc's. The proof that you have a current noise, mass and balance (what a joke) and owners manual is in the fact that you have a current Autho To Fly, which would not have been issued if the above requirements were not met.

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Isn't it the same true for Regisration certificate, i.e. No Auth to Fy can be issued without Registration certificate.

So then an Auth to Fly should cover all aircraft docs?
and of course your flying license on you.

Prooving:
1) The aircraft is licensed and legal
2) You are licensed and legal.

Regards,
Rudi

[Eggbeater]

Hi All

To avoid a lot of speculation and, perhaps, ill feeling when asked to produce documents, can not one of the inspectors come on here and let us have an indication of what they have been mandated to ask for in the way of documents and the like.

If a specific document is not already on board then I can ensure that I get it or a certified copy (I believe that certified copies are good enough).

[lefssa]

I dont think anything can be done about an aircraft in a hanger. You can only be "nailed" when in the plane with engine running. If you dont fly the plane the paperwork does not have to be right. A aircraft log book can be with the A.P but the flight folio must be in the plane.

[Boet]

Not at all for the Peppers being in the plane. May all be up to date , but what if you f/u and crash, and heavens forbid: BURN??? Will the eishpectors find the relevant docs in the ICASA or CAA records or whatever, file?? We have to make sure of the "certified copy" thing. For the time being, please co-operate, have your paperwork in order, do NOT shoot the messengers, and FLY SAFE. :D

[Ranger]

I agree with Boet. We need to co-operate with these guys. Rather than make there job even more difficult lets impress them. We as pilots are seen by the public as being responsible people. Lets uphold this image. Remember one hand washes the other. I would imagine that the inspectors too would rather be ON our side than not. If all the documents are in order i have no problem allowing them into my hanger to check them, whether i was flying or not.

Safe flying.