Morgans wrote:

"B. Jensen" wrote



Having said the above, I still find it quite interesting that medical
doctors never have to take "checkrides" to prove their competency in the
hospital (as a doctor) once their diploma is hanging on their wall. ;-)

Take care,

BJ



Oh, but they do, at least to stay members of their specialty organizations,
or maybe for any area. They have to take a certain number of continuing
education classes (or meetings) per renewal cycle, to stay in good standing.


Jim,

Actually we are talking two different things here. The continuing
education classes that medical doctors take involve "logging" a certain
number of events per renewal cycle....HOWEVER, they are NOT tested on
this material. All they have to do is ATTEND the classes and sign the
roll call sheet for credit. (Heck, I've seen some sign the sheet and
then leave.) This is sort of like attending a certain number of FAA
sponsored "Wings" programs to attain your Wings...no test is required or
proof of competency, just prove you attended the meeting.

With a BFR, a pilot must demonstrate competency either via a written and
/ or oral test AND they must pass a practical test. This is quite
different than simply attending continuing education class and not being
required to show mastery of the knowledge.

BJ