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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...

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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...

trying to establish what is required in order to fly 3 axis microlights on the PPL privileges of a UK ATPL.

I know on a regular PPL that a type conversion and sign off by a microlight instructor is required, but is the same still possible in this...

Scratching my head over this one a bit. My own searches have drawn a blank, so I am hoping someone smarter than me can point me in the right direction.

Form SRG 2141 (The Declaration of a Flight Crew Licence Issued by an ICAO Contracting State for...

Had a couple of occasions where people's rating are coming back only days before their temporary certificate expired. I'm also aware of an examiner who lost his privileges for a few days because of delayed CAA processing times.

Now in the grounds...

Major milestone today :D my second logbook. Just one problem though, it’s a Pooley’s logbook with 2 Instrument columns; 1st is ‘Instrument Flying’ and the 2nd is ‘Simulated Instrument Flying ‘
Am I supposed to total both P1 and Put Instrument Flying...

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...

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

I am low hours recently qualified Nppl microlight pilot and i would like to upgrade my licence in the near future to fly larger aeroplanes such as cessnas /pipers/ rvs etc and i have been looking at the ssea rating to lapl and ppl options .

Im...

An MRI scan has showed that I have cervical canal stenosis along with dehydrated discs, a bulging disc and a kink in my spinal cord. In other words the top part of my spine appears to be a bit of a mess.

I sent a copy of the MRI report to my AME...

Last week I carried out an SEP revalidation as a CRI. I signed the pilots logbook but as he didn't have sufficient hours I was unable to sign his licence.

Today I've had my medical withdrawn so can no longer instruct. Can I still sign his licence...

Hello all,

I had not given the following questions much thought until I read a page on Bristol Groundschool's website, and it just leaves me with more concern and questions.

I currently have an EASA UK PPL and will be starting ATPLs in the next...

Hi again I have come across another hoop for me to jump through, I need to get an English proficiency test signed off to apply for the licence. Can anyone tell me who can do this my local ATO fe said he wasn't sure if he could, now the CAA on the...

Hi I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what I need to do to get flying again.
My jar-fcl pplA licence lost it's validty in October 2005 and due to circumstances i haven't flown since, but now im in a position to start flying again....

I held a UK PPL(A) back in the 1980's, last certificate of experience expired in 1988 I think. I have both Tailwheel and glider towing experience in my logbook and I also had a non-expiring FRTOL associated with the licence

I now hold an LAPL(S),...

Can anyone point me at a concise cross reference of licences?

For example, I believe SEP hours count for microlights, however microlight hours don't count for SEP?

Where do I find what training is required to go either way from one to the other?...

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...

I have to surrender my LAPL as part of PPL application and the CAA (well one of their operators who didnt seem too sure) has said I cannot continue to tow gliders until my new PPL is issued despite having a NPPL(SSEA) and having been signed off by a...

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 all, a couple of quick questions...

Am I right in thinking I can still renew a recently expired SEP rating for a lifetime UK PPL(A) in EASA aircraft, using a self declared medical ?

I haven’t applied for an EASA Part FCL, any opinions/advice on...

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 all,

not sure I used the right wording in the subject. I hold an EASA PPL license issued in Switzerland with a Class2 medical as well. Cause I am living in the UK, I am considering to convert it with a UK issued EASA license.
The reason is that...

Hello Guys,

I'm looking for some advices, suggestion for my absurd situation regarding the issue of my CPL licence.

I'm from Italy, with an italian EASA PPL(A), I did ATPL / CPL in UK.
After having passed the skill test, I applied for the issue of...

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...

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...

Can't seem to find an answer elsewhere, although I'm sure it's simple...or possibly not...

I started training for a fixed wing PPL many years ago, got as far as my first solo after 22 hours, then ran out of money....

Then three years ago I got my...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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,

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

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...

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!