§ 56. Mr. Everardasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether, in the case of flying being carried out by light-aeroplane club pilots for the observer corps, he will give instructions that A licensed pilots may be employed?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadNo, Sir. Aircraft carrying out such services come within the definition of aerial work aircraft as defined in Article 31 (1) of the Air Navigation (Consolidation) Order, 1923, and must in consequence be piloted by the holder of a Class B pilot's licence.
§ Mr. EverardIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that there are not sufficient B licence pilots in the clubs to carry out this work and that it would be a great assistance to the clubs and the training of pilots if they were allowed to do it?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadNaturally, the question of having an adequate number of pilots to perform this work is kept in view, but there is, so far as I see, no-reason to alter the regulations.
§ Mr. EverardIf my hon. and gallant Friend finds that what I say is correct will he reconsider the matter?
§ Lieut.-Colonel MuirheadI will certainly have the matter looked into.