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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...

I recently converted my UK PPL to a LAPL but they did not give me a new Radio Licence. Is the Radio Licence I have with my UK PPL valid with the LAPL.

Now I have read the the licences allowences section 4 which I downloaded from the NPPL website.

However that would appear to apply to licences where the rating is current. What about ratings that have expired by less than 5 years?

So you can now offer flight training and self fly hire on a permit aircraft as long as it's not ab initio training.

So how about allowing the same for CofA aircraft that are operating on extension?

Hi all

I’m after some information and advice from all you knowledgable people. Apologies in advance for the length of the post.

I’m 53yo and have a uk CAA PPL issued in 1992.

I let the SEP rating lapse in 2009 and my IMC in 2005

I am now in...

Hi all,

I'm a student pilot, I don't yet hold an FRTOL (though do need to do one relatively soon), and am currently rebuilding/restoring a microlight for my NPPL (currently taking lessons in my instructor's but will take lessons in my TST when it's...

So just looking at the CBIR on the CAA website and reading the following.

So I've read everything the following; that match my license.

Pre-requisites
a PPL(A) and FRTOL
Night Rating
Flying experience
50 hours PIC and Cross country...

Just looking for clarification of the LAPL Refresher Training. The details on the CAA Website states:
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Keeping your licence current, and what to do if...

Hi everyone,

I have an EASA PPL with SEP rating, and my SEP expires on 31st May 2019 . I did an hour with a UK instructor in June 2018 so all I need to do now is make up the 12 hours (with 6 PIC, 12 takeoffs/landings) and I should be able to...

Oh oh , went for lapl medical today, didn't even get to start.
I have AF and according to my AME that's game over, no medical of any sort.
I have found the CAA document " Pilots with atrial fibrillation: Guidance for Certification/ assessment...

Hypothetically speaking...

Say you'd just passed your IR(R) test and sent off all the paperwork, including a photocopy of your licence which showed that your instructor had revalidated your SEP(A) rating for two years...
And then you got your...

I hope someone can clarify this for me. I've only had my IR(R) for a couple of months and not really had a chance to use it in anger yet (who'd have thought lack of clouds would be an issue in the UK :lol: )

What are the restrictions for a part-FCL...

I currently have an NPPLm and had planned to go LAPL (and on to PPL then perhaps commercial). Unfortunately I wasn’t able to add the SSEA rating to my NPPL in time so now I’m a bit stuck, as obviously flying post April 2018 is different to...

Hi Folks, apologies for asking a question which i'm sure has been asked many times before. I've had a search through previous threads but i'm just getting myself more confused!

I'll get straight to the point.
My last flight (PIC) was September...

Hi Guys

Skills test for initial LAPL issue passed more than 2 weeks ago and have been waiting for the school to complete the paperwork. They assured me it would be done within a few days and they'd post it off for me - but after chasing a few times...

Hi,

The more I look the more I’m getting myself confused, can someone point me in the right direction on what actually my old PPLA CAA licence is still valid or good for?

I do have a EASA licence, (out of medical currency at the moment, just due...

Just getting some mixed messages. Is it now too late for the holder of an NPPL(M) to convert to NPPL (SSEA) and then directly obtain LAPL. My understanding is that 8 Apr was the deadline,
Tks

Does anyone have a problem doing English language proficiency test? It's a new requirement for non-native English speakers. It seems that there are only two schools can do this across Britain!

Hi,

I recently did an MEP proficiency check and got given an SRG 1157 by the examiner and asked to send it to the CAA. Am hoping someone can tell me whether there an e-mail address I can use or whether this has to be posted? There is no address...

Hi All,

Having looked through all the valuable information in the forum I have come to the conclusion that as a holder of a ‘lifetime’ CAA PPL you can (at the moment) do as much training as necessary, and pass the skills test to get an upgrade to a...

I must have done 20 plus of these however the latest application the CAA have said the candidate needs to submit date and exam number of the TK exams that were passed as part of the LAPL/NPPL course.

Fortunately I do have a copy of these results...

I currently hold an EASA PPL and a FAA 61.75 piggyback licence.

I have recently used the CAA self declaration route for my UK medical to fly in the UK but and would like to know the options for continuing to fly in the US, if there are any options?

List of radio examiners now cap1585e

Not all that useful to the traditional target reader - no "area of operation" or contact means.
Is this recent legislation driven or someone complaining or perhaps both?

I think I know the answer to this but I just want to make sure.

I have been flying on an LAPL (two actually, fixed wing and rotary) since they very first became available. Until now I have been regularly going for an LAPL medical every two years....

Just switching my UK PPL to an EASA and the CAA have bounced my application saying my driving licence is unacceptable because it doesn't show my full name, anyone else encountered this? There is no mention of this on CAA website document guide :(

I have a young friend who is an experienced glider pilot working his way to EASA PPL(A) and ultimately beyond. He's doing that via NPPL(A) SLMG & SSEA to LAPL(A) TMG & SEP, and those are the qualifications he currently holds.

He has done...

I have just finished a LAPL to PPL conversion course and will be sending off my application next week. I want to train for an IR using the CBIR route. At the moment this means that I will need wait for my licence back and then complete the IMC/IR(R)...

Hi,
I’m a military pilot, virtually all my flying is in jets. I currently have a PPL, I know that there are various exemptions to allow me to get an ATPL relatively easily.
However, what I want is an IR(R), which I believe is what used to be called...

I started my 10 hours additional training to gain a PPL just over two years ago and have completed my QXC 26/08/16
For one reason or another I never got to complete the requisite 10 hours, having 2 left to do.

Does the training timeout?
Where do I...

Hi all,

When I converted my JAR license to EASA, I didn't tick the 'Also give me a UK PPL' box.

I'm starting to wonder whether that was a mistake, and it may be worthwhile having a UK PPL as well.

Does anyone know what the procedure is for having...

Heat may have got to me finally but I can't find the online conversion form link on CAA website for someone to convert from NPPL to LAPL - any one help? I thought it was different to the normal online application for LAPL/PPL? Any advice please!

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....

Hi
I have EASA PPL.
I was flying club PA28's but als own an Aeronca Champ on LAA permit to fly.
My recent medical has thrown up a query about obstructive sleep apnoea and I am having to see a specialist again to re assess diagnosis. This was...

I understand that I am unable to hold 2 EASA licenses, how easy is it to move from EASA PPL to LAPL?

My mechanic is trying to get a used part from the USA (a torque tube for a Grumman Tiger) and the only one available is a recon one, which apparently has a form 337 instead of a 8130, which means it can't be used on an EASA-registered aircraft.

Has...

I posted off my FI Rating forms 5 weeks ago by Special Delivery but have not heard a peep yet. I can appreciate they must be very busy with a lot of last minute applications prior to April 8, and it's unfortunate that my straightforward rating...

Out today on Skywise:

It was always an nppl thing that you needed a microlight class rating, not just log book differences training, to fly microlights on an nppl if you had an ssea class rating. Then you could revalidate both class ratings on...

Went to see my AME today as my medical was running out and I had a heart attack in May and knew I wasn't going to get a new certificate.

My licence is EASA PPL. The doctor said I had two options to continue to fly.

a) Swap my licence for a LAPL,...

Hi all,

I’ve just had my 1 hour reval flight to keep my LAPL current. The instructor with whom I flew is a most likeable and experienced chap, and I have no complaints... except that he did not seem to be confident about he needed to sign/send off...

I passed my PPL in 2009 (JAA FCL) but almost immediately afterwards my wife became very ill and I never flew again after my test was completed. She is now in good health and I miss flying. I would dearly love to return but understand that there have...

Hi all,

Grateful for advice.

I've got an NPPL (M) and about 90 hours on a combination of 3-axis microlights and gliders.

I'm 42, and I've been made redundant at work. I rather fancy spending some of the generous redundancy payout on getting a CPL...

I am looking at doing an IR(R) course but I want to get a BIFM certificate at the same time. Can only ATOs authorised to teach full IR issue them or could an IRI at a register flying club (RTF) registered to deliver PPL only issue the certificate...

Hey guys, I'm currently doing training for a PPL and hope to eventually obtain an CPL+IR/ATPL. As I'm doing my PPL, 3 days ago, I did my initial class two and ermmm, I didn't quite get it? Due to a number of factors, my AME wants me to visit a...

In the past week, we've had someone going door-to-door selling aerial shots and video taken from a drone (this correlates with reports from a few weeks ago of a drone being seen repeatedly over the village).
They're evidently taken from overhead and...

Hi
Having completed the Skills test following extensive re training after 18 years not flying P1. I posted everything to Gatwick. I read that the normal turnaround is 2 weeks but they are busy! ok but it is now 3 1/2 weeks since everything went in...

Hi all,

If I want to revalidate my SEP rating by experience, I have to do 12 hours, one of which is with an instructor, all within the 12 months before expiry.

I'll be leaving the country for a year (maybe two) in a couple of months, and I've just...

Hi all

I will be moving from South Africa to the UK in the next few months and have been trying to find out more about converting my current South African PPL. From what I've read so far I want to confirm a few things, as well as ask some addition...

My FAA 61.75 pilots certificate reissued on the basis of my EASA PPL arrived today from USA , seven weeks after starting the CAA verification process.

That's pretty amazing in my book.... :wink:

Peter

'Wot chance a med exemption ?
Turned up for my med today . Booked 3 months ago . Frosty reception , no Doc ...
They'd lost my booking !
Stress level through the roof . This is Fri 1100 , Med expires 2359 Sat ...
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1300 , another friendly...

Hi

Just after some quick advice. I have a CAA PPL Licence which was issued in 1998.
I have had a lay off of flying for about 8 years now, but contemplating coming back into the fold...
What is the process for converting this licence to JAR and I...