From:	Allan Robin
Sent:	21 September 2004 17:45
To:	Beaven David
Cc:	Metcalfe Robb; Cross Fred; Duncan George
Subject:	RE: Art 115 advice to DfT - Flying training
It is of course not for me to determine SRG policy.

As to the question of beneficial interest, it would be necessary to review the trust deed and/or perhaps to obtain information from the trustees.  

However, if in order to decide whether to advise an aircraft may be safely flown we first have to study a trust deed I wonder if we should be reconsidering our approach.  

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	Beaven David  
Sent:	13 September 2004 15:35
To:	Allan Robin
Cc:	Metcalfe Robb; Cross Fred; Duncan George
Subject:	Art 115 advice to DfT - Flying training

Robin

We have been requested to advise DfT regarding use of an N-registered aircraft for flying training.  As you know, our general position is that the CAA believes it inappropriate for foreign-registered aircraft to be used for flying training (eg. by a UK based commercial enterprise), on the basis that the UK is in a better position than any other State to oversee aircraft based in the UK. With regard to short term and exceptional circumstances we have not objected to individuals seeking to train on their (or their company's) aircraft.

The applicant claims to be a part owner of the aircraft, however the aircraft is owned in this case by a trust.

I recall that the question has arisen before and that the key question is whether the applicant has a 'beneficial interest' in the aircraft.

Please advise if this is correct; and what documentary evidence would be required to satisfy us that the applicant does indeed hold such beneficial interest?

Regards

David