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Hi all,

Last month I had the chance to go flying in the US for the first time, and I wrote a quick post about the process I had to go through to convert my EASA PPL to an FAA equivalent. Maybe it's of use to someone here!

There are a few...

Apologies if I have horrendously misunderstood things.

I have an NPPL(M) right now and I understand that the only route forward for me (in one sense) is to undertake a small additional volume of hours, plus a few exams, to convert the NPPL(M) to...

Hi guys, not sure if this has been asked before but here is my current situation.

I have a PPL that was renewed 31st May 2019 which will run out again in just under 12 months. Current medical which runs out in July this year (class 2) which I will...

Just noticed the following article on the Flyer website:

Probably a huge leap, but might this pave the way for an abbreviated route from NPPL (A) SSEA to LAPL (A) again or recognition of NPPL (A) Microlight time towards a LAPL (A)?

Appreciate...

The CAA has released ORS4 No.1374, the subject of which is the extension of validity and other time periods for EASA licences, ratings, privileges, endorsements and certificates of aeroplane and helicopter pilots, instructors and examiners...

I wondered if anyone knew any more about EASA rule making task RMT 0194 published Feb 2020? On the face of it, it looks like it may result in a more nuanced set of requirements for Flight Instructor ratings in the future ie a PPL FI having different...

Regarding this table:

Nick Wilcock today pointed out :
The table ... needs to be amended to include the recognition of flight time in Annex 1(e) and (g) aircraft introduced under AMC1 FCL.140.A of AMC&GM to Part FCL Issue 1 Amendment 9....

I never saw this come out - how was it notified? - just wondering if I haven't ticked the right boxes in some distribution page or just not read emails well enough.

For those doing extensions at the minute, ORS1374 for extensions has been withdrawn and replaced with ORS1385. Only changes are editorial.

why does the example (page 6) not say Nov 22nd for the expiries? (It says Nov 18th to save you looking) - if anyone bothers to change it, might be worth changing 1374 to 1385 on that page too. (NB 1385 now replaces 1374 for anyone who hasn't...

As @Irv Lee pointed out on the great video of him and The Flying Reporter chatting about COVID exemptions, the use of NPPLs to fly EASA aircraft has quietly slipped away while we've all been grounded by the virus.

I took some advice on here earlier...

Not sure if anyone can help....

My situation... Currently learning to fly for an NPPL (SSEA). I can only get a medical 'self declared' to fly a non-easa aircraft which obviously limits me G- reg vintage/home built etc

However, I've come across...

National extension brought in line with EASA - new ORS1378 issued and 1376 withdrawn. I won’t link as they always seem to change or fail! Makes life equitable for both licence regimes now.

Hello, I passed my initial MEIR (A) a few weeks ago and decided to submit my application using the CAA's eLicensing route. I am yet to complete my Multi Engine CPL or MEP Skills Test for the obvious reason of the unfortunate lock down. I hold an SEP...

I'm probably over thinking it or being a bit dull.....

When we look at revalidating an SEP rating that's been extended by the alleviation, are we counting back 12 months from the original expiry date of the rating plus the balance to 22nd Nov 2020?...

Hi

Just looking at the guidance here:

I have two ratings on an EASA PPL(A)

TMG – Would have expired April 2020 BUT was renewed just prior to the COVID-19 restrictions, so now expires April 2022
SEP(Land) – Expires June 2020

IF I need to make...

Hi,
I am a high time PPL and my Class 2 expires in 6 weeks, my AME is not renewing any medical certificates at the moment for obvious reasons.
Does the latest document (1370) published by the CAA literally mean that as long as I self declare before...

Although probably, and understandably low on the CAA's list of properties at the moment I was wondering if anyone involved in the training environment knows if the CAA may get round to extending the 6 months required to finish the Night Rating due...

ORS 4 No. 1370 just issued allowing PMD to fly G-reg aircraft with Part FCL PPL and LAPL until 8 November so long as a PMD has ben made by 8 April.

Good news for those operating on a PMD but why limit it to those who've made a PMD on or before 8...

I've got 6 months to go before my bi Ann reval is due, but I'm sure there are forum members on here who are much earlier.

So my club has closed down for the foreseeable future due to this virus. Whatching the tv last night a Endemologist who...

Can someone help please?

I just came back from a flying holiday in the USA with an EASA school. I flew 15 hours PIC and 2 hours dual BFR with an instructor. My license is due for revalidation at the end of May this year.

For revalidation by...

Hi,

Does anyone know what the current situation is with flying to Ireland with an NPPL (A) with SSEA rating and a LAPL medical in a permit to fly aircraft?

Thanks in advance,
Phil.

From the CAA:

Cessation of the ability for non-EASA pilot licences to operate an aircraft with an EASA CofA from 8 April

UK national private pilot licence holders* are not able to fly an aeroplane with an EASA certificate of airworthiness from...

What is likely to happen to UK-issued LAPLs if the UK leaves EASA? Presumably the CAA will no longer be allowed to administer them, so what would be done to preserve the priviledges for their holders, particularly the priviledge to fly abroad?

I have a UK issued EASA PPL which I plan to SOLI change to an Irish PPL to allow to train for a EASA CPL next year.

Alongside this I would like to get and maintain a UK PPL so I can keep my IR(R) and Sailplane towing rating.

How does one get one...

Let’s just assume that for whatever reason, the UK leaves EASA by the end of this year. Please don’t turn this into a debate on the merits or otherwise of staying in EASA....

Then what is required to re-establish ICAO compliant UK licences from...

Has anyone done a (successful) IR application recently who can elaborate on what accompanying docs need to be sent, and in particular are logbook pages required? And if so do they each need to be signed by instructor? I have the signed skills test...

Some of you may have seen my post here:
So this was me revalidating my French issued EASA PPL... :thumleft:
Quite painless and the DGAC do this online now.

However, I also have a UK PPL. Which I got as insurance against Brexit.
My question is (up...

Hi Good morning.
Im a PPL, got my license in spain.
i recently did my 2 year renovation, and ask the examiner about getting a CPL
i flew 200 hours in this 2 year period so i should be good in the flight experience side of things.
He mention i need a...

There are signs that the confused population of grass roots pilots who applied for lapls from Nppl ssea simply because their Barista suggested they should, rather than because they knew what a lapl was or anything about it at all, including...

Maybe this is a question to those of you that have done a change of SOLI to somewhere out of the UK:
When it comes to ratings revalidation or medical renewal, I take it you don't have to travel to the country in question to deal with that?

I think...

I have an NPPL but haven't been able to use it for a couple of years due to work commitments and also moving house (much further from nearest airfield). I'm still hoping to get back to flying but in terms of the moving house bit, I don't have any...

Dear all,

I am a French pilot, lucky owner of a Comanche, for some (many?) years now, under French registration. I am flying the plane under a french PPL.
As life is not always simple, my class 2 medical certificate has been denied (or at least...

Can one of the AME's maybe explain the blood pressure readings needed for an LAPL medical?

The notes for GP's seem to say that any reading over 165/95 needs to be referred to an AME (I believe this is also the DVLA Class 2 limit), but only the CAA...

Hi,

I have an:

NPPL(A) with SLMG rating
EASA PPL(A) with both TMG and SEP ratings

In order to revalidate by experience, I can keep both my TMG and SEP ratings on my PPL(A) simply by flying only one or the other or a combination of both (I have...

At a recent EASA meeting, it was stated that the BASA should finally appear 'soon' in 2020.

The scope will be limited to private operation of SEP and MEP aeroplanes, although there was nothing to infer that this would be VFR only. Hence it should...

The scene.

I have both of the above and they run concurrently with identical validity dates; both running to 30 April 2021.

I'm booked to attend the AOPA FI seminar next month (so, 13 months prior to expiry).

I have given around 100 hours of...

I’m having trouble.
I've JAR-FCL licence from turkish CAA.
tehere is a possibility of cancelling my licence because of a political case.
my IR is not current.
ı've 5000+ total hours.
3200+ hours in Boeing 737-800.
2000+ PIC on Boeing 737-800
I'm...

Hi Everyone,

Some of you may have seen my post in the student section, to cut a long story short I’m working towards a flying career in commercial aviation and have a worry regarding obtaining a class 1 medical as obviously its not worth investing...

Asking all instructors and examiners on this page.

I have an NPPL Microlight and an NPPL SSEA.

I have a Class 2 Medical.

I have about 150 hours in total, of which 66, including 34 PIC, are in non-microlights, and the rest are in microlights.

I...

Hi all,

I'm a glider pilot at recently became fully qualified and have applied to the BGA for a GPL (non-Part FCL) while I wait to see what happens with EASA in April now that the LAPL(S) is going out the door.

My club has Falke touring...

Hi guys
ı'm having trouble.
I've JAR-FCL licence from turkish CAA.
tehere is a possibility of cancelling my licence because of a political case.
my IR is not current.
ı've 5000+ total hours.
3200+ hours in Boeing 737-800.
2000+ PIC on Boeing...

Hi All,

After a protracted absence due to lack of enthusiasm, I may become an 'aviator' once more ! :D

Can someone provide a precis of the current situation (and long term outlook) for owning and operating an 'N reg' aircraft in the UK and flying...

Hi everyone,

Last year I wrote a post about what it's like to convert to a US FAA private pilot licence , and it ended up being stickied to the top of this forum so I guess it was useful to some!

I recently got back from Australia, where I did the...

While I believe mentoring in any aircraft doesn't legally require any licence or medical at all (the pilot is P1 at all times), what are the licence/rating requirements for an EASA qualified instructor to instruct in an N-reg aircraft? I've searched...

My Night Rating students are reporting unexpectedly rapid processing of their Night Rating applications - with a turnaround in the order of 3 days each . This is much faster than the 3-4 weeks to issue a PPL and the 4+ weeks it took to issue my FI...

Just announced by the BGA here .

Looks like EASA are scrapping the LAPL(S) for Sailplanes and TMG's and replacing it by a "simpler" Sailplane Pilot Licence (which can include TMG). What is interesting is that they are expecting to have to...

I presume that during the Brexit transition period starting at 2300hrs 31/1/20, the CAA will continue to enact all primary EASA regulations.

However, does anyone know if the CAA's ability to issue General Exemptions becomes easier as of 1/2/20 ?...

I have an EASA LAPL and fly a G reg EASA aircraft. My EASA LAPL medical will reqire renewing shortly.

The main CAA web site and the PMD application form indicate that I can not fly an EASA aircraft on a PMD however ORS4 1283 would appear to...

Hello

I just completed the FI course without CPL exams so can teach LAPL.

I have 2 questions.

As a CRI you can do the LAPL - PPL conversion.

1) As an FI without CPL can you do LAPL to PPL conversion?

2) As an FI without CPL exams if I do night...