(continued...)
There is an air portion too, and although a BFR is not the same as
getting a new rating, the principle is the same. One must =safely=
demonstrate flying more or less within those standards for a successful
BFR. (I say "more or less" because the BFR book I have specifies that
the standards are not mandatory). I would posit that the examiner =is=
(subject to review by another examiner if there is a dispute) not only
empowered, but required to make sure that the applicant has the
requisite (muscular) understanding, and isn't "flying by rote".

Jose
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