(MKEENE221) wrote in message ...
One pilot randomly
selected by the inspector was asked to pull out of
the take-off line until the crew could return with
the guy's pilot certificate, which had been left at
the hotel 'for safekeeping.'


Which prompts me to remind you that all you must show during a ramp check is
your pilot certificate and medical, if appropriate. No glider paperwork, no
logbooks, nada. They'll take anything you want to give them, but only the
above mentioned items are required. Be polite of course, because they're just
doing their job.

The local FSDO guys used to do ramp checks at Littlefield during contests.

Mark

Close but not wholly correct. During a ramp check the inspector can
ask to see your pilots license and medical (if appropriate) as well as
any paperwork that is required to be in the aircraft ie; airworthiness
certificate, registration, weight & balance, POH etc. You are correct
that log books and other paperwork do not need to be produced at that
time even if they are available. You can request that the inspector
send you a letter outlining any other papers, logs etc. that (s)he
wants to see and to make an appointment to do so. Being polite as you
said, is always the best approch.

Jay
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