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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...

Can an instructor with FCL.945 privileges sign an SEP revalidation for someone without having completed a training flight with them, if that person did not require a training flight in the first place (prof check completed in other type)?

Hi everyone.

I'm currently in the middle of sitting my ATPL exams with 7 done and 7 to go (as slowly as possible given the current situation!). My current plan would be to finish them in around 12-13 months time dependent on whether there are...

I wanted to clarify the recency requirements for my LAPL (A). The full document was a complete minefield so I emailed the CAA for confirmation. This reply may help others who are unsure. (As I understand it, it is down to the pilot to ensure he...

Now that we are no longer part of EASA, when will the CAA rescind the 1000 foot vertical clearance from cloud rule? It has the possibility of becoming the one positive to come from B****t. :roll:

I know I shouldn't be, but I'm amazed, despite all the evidence of the past 20 years that whatever regulation comes out, it will be misunderstood.
Until COVID came along, I'm not sure what proportion of grass roots pilots had never heard of ORS4,...

Am I correct in thinking that as things stand at the moment post March 31st the basic minimum medical requirements to fly any class of aircraft outside of the UK, forgetting for a minute the licence held, will be a Class 2 medical ?

Hi guys

I commented and said I’d go the microlight route but the other half said it’s planes that you want to learn so I took a look at that. The eyesight requirements concern me though predominantly the 2 dioptre restriction on astigmatism....

The CAA have now published the consolidations of the former EU law as in force in the UK. Note that it has a similar status to that of CAP 393 insofar as it is a sort of 'official unofficial' consolidation of the legal text. This is essentially all...

Happier New Year all ..
Just a few simple ques... brain has failed after last year's overload ..
At the current time 4/1/21 ...

1 , Can UK issued EASA PPLs and LAPLs fly EASA a/c ie. PA 28s C152s etc. on a PMD ?
2. If 1. is yes , is there an...

I was due to take a revalidation training flight in the next couple of weeks. I have the necessary hours landings etc for EASA PPL SEP revalidation.
As from last night’s lockdown it would be unwise or illegal to have an hour training flight.
A...

I am trying to update my 2 page 'one sheet catch up' pdf (sic) (see my website, ) - quite a few syndicates/pilots use it to keep abreast of things. I'm looking through the various exemptions, CAPs, etc for rules flying G reg from an hour before...

Will holders of non-UK FE Certificates, but who have complied with UK CAA briefing, still be acceptable to UK CAA for conducting AoCs, Skill Tests etc after 31st Jan?

Our current SoS was famously behind a red tape challenge several years ago which cut or simplified national regulations or processes but was unable to touch easa items. Any items on your list for something similar, but easing restrictions or adding...

Regardless of covid is it still 6 months can anyone confirm please? My temp. certificate is valid for 6 months and I want to get something else onto the front of my EASA license before applying (and getting a new UK license issued).

Also is there...

Afternoon all,

I'm in the process of submitting my application for issue of a PPL(A).

I've gotten to the tick box "Do you have a UK National type rating for which you need a UK PPLA National aeroplane licence in addition to this EASA licence...

I'm from the UK do i need to transfer my EASA license to another EU country?

I plan on adding further ratings to my PPL and generally will be only flying G-reg AC and possibly flying to other countries in the future.

Hello Everyone,

Firstly, pleasure to be posting here for the first time after a year or so of reading the great material.

I wanted to briefly share my predicament in the hopes that one of you experts can point me in the right direction or at least...

Hello People,
Does anyone know, or have ideas how rolling validity is supposed to work if one holds an LAPL ( A)
whilst being subject to these lockdowns.
As if the weather, airport closures , maintenance issues, etc. were not enough ...doh !
Maybe...

Hey guys,

I’m hoping that in January I can take an initial class 1 medical to see if it’s possible for me to go do a commercial license. All of the medical examiners have services for an easa class 1. Do we know anything about class 1 medicals post...

It's not my intention to scare-monger, but have you guys seen this?

P.S. Mods please move if this is in the wrong place

Grelly

Sorry I may have missed this in earlier posts Just wondering if I’ll be able to fly in the US next year ???
Or will I have to pay our CAA to send the FAA new details for my free FAA licence ?

I am trying to determine if the medical exemption in the above ORS can be applied to flying N reg aircraft based in U.K. As you fly (in U.K.) on the basis of your EASA licence, it would make sense, but the text in it specifies G reg. I am aware that...

Hi there,

This is my very first post here. I'm studying aerospace engineering with pilot studies but I'm confused about licensing and I wondered whether anyone here might be able to help. As you might be able to tell from all my questions, I've got...

I've put this under licensing as the examples I quote are all in that area. This is not aimed at anyone in particular, but I've been wondering why "we" :roll: often try to stop pilots doing things, for no apparent safety reason, rather...

Hi,
I hold an EASA CPL(A) and am looking to do an IR(R).

I was wondering whether the 10 hours of IF flown on the CPL course give any credit towards the 15 hours required for the IR(R)?

Also - would I still need to sit the IR(R) written paper,...

Just saw an announcement of a new agreement between FAA and EASA (yeh, I know). Basically says that you can get an FAA PPL on the basis of your EASA one and vice-versa.

No surrendering of the existing one, no 'validation', no blah; just a full...

We have just received this missive to all GA ATOs/DTOs - a bit late as CAA keep sending mail for us to the wrong address despite umpteen promises to get it right.

Does anyone out there who has read it understand it? To us it appears the product of...

The CAA has now released a General Exemption concerning revalidation by experience for SEP/TMG holders who might not able to achieve normal criteria within their validity periods.

This is under ORS4 No.1416.
The Authority did not want pilots to...

Thought I might like to blow the dust off my NPPL.

Managed to find it, and it was last validated in 2013.

However, since then I have had, and still have, a valid LAPL.

Any ideas on the process to re-validate the NPPL?...just paperwork/flight with...

Folks, I hope you can be of assistance to answer what is probably a silly question.

Are there under circumstances under which a pilot can perform practice instrument approaches without holding a valid instrument rating (restricted or otherwise)....

I see the CAA say better apply before Oct 1st to transfer out an easa licence and the Irish saying maybe too late. I have no intention of doing it but I am interested in experiences:
What have people paid (total, licence, medical) for different...

Today's caa announcement very odd.
"If you have used one of the ORS4 licensing exemptions (1409, 1410, 1411 and 1412) please note that when revalidating the rating/class by proficiency check or check with instructor, the expiry date will be...

Good evening guys,

Once this covid thing is more under control I'm going to get my license.

I'm looking at the self declaration medical on the CCA site. I don't know if this is a stupid question...
As I'm sure you know, it says pick one...such as...

This from the CAA Skywise website today:

Following the UK’s exit from the EU on 31 January, a transition period will apply until 31 December 2020. During this period, the UK and the aviation sector will continue to follow EU law and to...

Not sure if this is appropriate for this forum, it's not exactly a licensing issue....

I wish to borrow an LAA aircraft for the purposes of difference training.
ORS4 No.1393 says it's OK to even rent such an aircraft providing......etc.
It also...

I think we know, a valid ICAO PPL can be used as the starting point for an EASA CPL course, indeed, so can an ICAO valid CPL and the flying part of the course could be abbreviated.
However, I am pretty sure that when (after) EASA came in, a foreign...

Hi interested if any FICs have decided to SOLI, and their rationale or if you have considered the position and decided to remain with UK.

Thank

I have looked around but I give uo. How long (max) after a skills test (initial issue) can the paperwork go in. Someone needing radio practical asked me

For an insurance quote, I need to state when I obtained my licence (April 2000), but I have no proof of this.
My EASA PPL stupidly states 'initial Issue' 2014, and my UK PPL 2019! There is no earlier date on the licences. Why did they do this??

I have recently purchased an Annex I N reg aircraft. I fly this in the U.K. with my U.K. issued LAPL. My son however had a U.K. issued EASA CPL which his employer required changing to an Irish issued EASA CPL. To fly N reg in the U.K., I believe...

Hi all,

I expect this question has been addressed in some shape or form in previous posts but I can't seem to find a clear yes/no answer on this.

Simply put, is the IMC/IR(R) rating still a valid and viable route for new PPL holders (i.e. those...

Dear all,

I have looked up every single resource I could find online, but still can't find an answer.

My SOLI application to IAA was recently declined as I have no current rating on my UK issued EASA licence.

Unfortunately there is no way for...

When recently signing to re-validate (by experience) a pilot's SEP rating I was asked if I could also sign the same for his TMG rating. I only teach SEP, but am I able to sign for both?

Hello all

I guess this has already been asked so sorry if I’m a pain

Wanting to go into commercial photography with a drone

I am using a dji Mavic 2 pro

I’m so confused with all these companies trying to sell me various required licences and...

I’m probably being thick but I am struggling on the CAA website to find out what exams an EASA CPL(H) holder has to take to apply for an EASA PPL(A). What is credited?
It’s the sort of thing that LASORS used to do well!

I have a UK and UK-issued EASA PPL. I am SOLIing my EASA licence to IAA which means my medical records will be transferred to Ireland. With no medical records in the UK, will my UK PPL become invalid and if so how do I get a UK medical? Will I have...

Hi I’m wondering if anyone has any information on leasing an aircraft to a flying school/club for teaching and club members hire?

I have a 3 axis microlight that I very rarely use with work and other things, The school/club where the aircraft is...

Guys and girls,
A licencing question.
I now have a smorgasbord of licences:
UK NPPL M; UK NPPL SSEA; UK LAPL
As I've now moved outside the UK for a while, it makes a lot of sense to me to transfer my UK LAPL from the UK CAA to another EASA...

Hi all

I have a Beechcraft Sundowner with a suspected cracked aft stabilator spar. In readiness of that being confirmed I'm wondering how to get it fixed. Being very new to this wonderful world of aviation and aircraft ownership, I realise there's...