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I've just done a local pilot's aerobatics training and he is about to apply to CAA to have the Aerobatic Rating added to his licence.

I notice that CAA want his original (as in real, not a certified copy) log-book to be sent with the application...

Hello,

I hold an EASA PPL (FR) and I’m looking for an EASA instructor near London for a 1hr flight (to reach the revalidation minima).

Let me know if you have any recommendation.

Many thanks !

Hopefully a quick question maybe not a short answer lol

So my initial application for my PPL went in 10 working days ago today. On Sunday they emailed me to say it’s been paused until I provide a certified copy of my logbook, thankfully managed to...

Hello all,

Just moved to Portugal from Canada and want to get back to flying. I used to fly microlight 15 years ago. My goal is to buy something like a TL2000 or a VL3 and do some cross country flights.

The school here offers a British licence...

Don't suppose anyone knows or can point in the right direction for current guidance on military pilots wanting to attain a PPL or know if we get accreditation for our exams?
Seems i can find the answer for 6 years ago but struggling to find it for...

Hello,

I've recently started doing my PPL and have a current, valid UK Air Traffic Controller's Licence. My instructor said it might be worth looking into whether I can get any dispensation for the radio operator's licence / communication exam......

I went for my Class 2 medical, and the AME reviewed some previous neurology reports relating to migraines I've had since childhood and basically told me that a Class 2 medical is out of the picture.

The thing is, I take anti-migraine medication,...

Hello! I recently (a few weeks ago) completed the SRG1119E form to revalidate my SEP rating for the first time and my club sent it off for me.. I'm sure they will have done, but should I expect any confirmation from the CAA that they received it?...

Apologies if this has been answered elsewhere, I haven’t been able to find an answer searching.

A friend has PPL lapsed a fair time ago, as a result of losing class 2 medical, which is unlikely to be found again.

He’s getting on a bit but does...

Does an examiner who had an EASA licence issued by the U.K. CAA- when U.K. was still in EU- still have an EASA licence if their rating has not expired?

What is i.a.w FCL1000(c) ?

The IAA website states ‘Examiners certified by the UK CAA and not...

I'm sorry to have to ask but I have done as much research through threads and the CAA website as possible and due to extreme confusion need to clarify the following (I'll try to keep it simple)-

My licence has written on it

EUROPEAN...

Hi!

I have a question on ferrying an FAA registered airplane from one European country to another after purchase and for final delivery. I know you are not approved to leave the country of your license issued but is there a special flight permit...

Does anyone know what is needed to resurrect a lapsed instructor rating? We are talking very lapsed - around 22 years!

Hello everyone!

I have one of the large Pooleys commercial logbooks which does the job fine. My main gripe is the fact it only has enough space in the departure and arrival column for an ICAO aifield code which is OK if the airfield has an...

That's the question really, any answer / reference to the relevant regulation, will be read with interest and gratitude.

I *probably* don't need to, but I'd just like to know in case any obscure set of conditions aligns that makes the question...

Hello everyone,
So I have been thinking about becoming a pilot but I'm worried about my eyesight. I thought I would ask on some forums first before getting an appointment to see if I have any chance at all. So my prescription is kind of awful:
Sph...

Hi all.

New to the Forum.
I've been flying since 1988.
I currently power fly using an NPPL.
I have flown with a motor gliding rating and I added SSEA to it,
The motor glider rating was renewed in December by a bi-annual.
I couldn't do the SSEA as...

In short: as someone under 40, will I need an ECG for the initial Class 2? Looking through the websites of CAA and various medical practices I see conflicting information.

Bonus question: is it the same for EASA Class 2?

I am an EASA (Swiss) PPL license holder, currently living in UK. I noticed there are some strange rules in PART-FCL about training outside EASA airspace (section "GM1 FCL.900(c)"), and I hope someone could clarify those.

If that matters,...

I have NPPL issued in 2018. I revalidated by exam in March 2020 just before the first lockdown (this route was chosen as the writing was on the wall and I wasn’t going to get the hours done before I was banned from flying the Part21 aircraft......

The CAA has just released ORS4 No.1488, which replaces ORS4 No.1464 and takes effect from today until 31 May 2023.

The purpose of this exemption is to enable the extension of validity periods of theoretical knowledge examinations and training...

Firstly, I'm asking this for a mate that doesn't do social media or forums. I'm just a lowly NPPL so haven't really got a clue, but said I'd ask the wise ones here.
Don't beat me up, I'm genuinely asking for a friend!

He has;
UK issued EASA (2011)...

For those interested or for whom it has relevance it looks like the CAA have issued the procedure to follow to apply for a UK FCL licence. This is for people who previously held a UK issued EASA licence but SOLI’ed off to a different EASA state and...

Hi everyone !

I'm Canadian and was wondering what it takes to convert a TC (transport Canada) CPL and instructor rating to their CAA counterpart ?

I did some researched on CAA website but didn't really find anything.

Thanks a lot.

Hi

I’ve been somewhat living under a rock when it comes to licensing so forgive the possibly silly question;

I have an IAA issued EASA ATPL. If I add an SEP to it can I still fly my G-reg PA28 now and for the foreseeable future?

Thanks

I think I know the answer to this ("No"); but it's licensing, so assumptions are inevitably going to be fraught with hazard!

If an individual holds a PPL (which will now be a CAA FCL licence), are they - post 1 Jan 2021 - able to fly on a...

Hi,
I am the holder of a stand alone FAA Private Certificate for fixed wing aircraft. Living in the UK I am permitted to fly "N" Reg aircraft both within the UK and worldwide and also "G" Reg VFR only within UK airspace.
Anyone...

Hi all, I'm struggling to find any info on the current and planned state of the Self Declaration process for pilot medical fitness as its due to end March 31st 2021 in 2 ish weeks!

The new medicals procedure being developed by the CAA via their...

Looking for advice please. Can a student who has under gone training at a UK DTO pre-31 Dec 20, able to transfer their training record to an EASA DTO/ATO and continue training for EASA PPL. In other words I am looking to see if anyone has read that...

I currently hold a LAPL, and I've got a little rough plan. It would involve getting an NPPL (SSEA) issued based on my LAPL (which looks to still be possible?), however I'm struggling to find what the requirements are to gain a "microlight class...

Hi all,

I'm looking at training towards an NPPL(M) and would like to find out what credits I could get towards the issue of the licence based on previous experience. I completed my commercial fixed wing training back in 2005/2006, I have an EASA...

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum so apologies if I have posted in the wrong section.
I gained my microlight license after the 2018 cut off to straight PPL Conversion and had been advised to hold of until Brexit plays out before trying to progress...

Some questions for 'Flyin Dutch' who I believe is an AME...?

I apologise if some find them inappropriate but I think the answers could be interesting for us all:

Given the pilot's age and licence category one assumes that he had undergone an ECG...

I apologise in advance if this has been done to death elsewhere....

Reading Skywise those like me who have the old poo brown are able until 30th June to fly UK part 21 aircraft with some of the same exemptions that allowed me to fly EASA aircraft...

Hi all

I am hoping somebody can give me some guidance. I have a NPPL with Microlight class rating. My revalidation is due by 31 March. I have met all criteria, except I still need 30 mins with an instructor. Clearly I haven't been able to do this...

Hi folks

I've previously had a UK CAA Class 2 medical which is expired, and I'm about to attend my Class 1 Initial. The application form requires you to declare if you've ever had any number of listed medical conditions and also if you're on any...

Hi All,

Can a CRI with expired Class 2 medical sign revalidation certificate in the PPL licence and SRG1119?
I did the dual hour with him when his Class 2 was valid, at that time I still need a couple hours of P1, so didn't do it. I've now got the...

I've contacted the BMAA about this but thought I would also ask here.

I am trying to get my brain around changes to "Going Foreign" post January 1st (and when I think I've got it, I'll share with you all via a cunning plan that is...

Hello Aviators and Aviatrix,

I am hoping to gain some insight from the community on the option to receive a standalone FAA Private Cert in the UK.

I did some searching on forums but all of it seems related to the piggyback system

Some background,...

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:

Pilot Medical Declarations: Clarification

Following a rapid review we can today confirm that the less than 2,000kg aircraft category, with its reduced list of disqualifying conditions within a Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD), is still an option for...

Apologies if I am asking the bleeding obvious.

For currency requirements, the NPPL requires 1 hour of flight time with an instructor in the past 24 months.

Can I take this at face value? E.g. if I spend an aggregate total of more than an 1 hour...

Hi All

I hope I'm posting in the right area! I'm planning on heading to the states (COVID permitting) at the tail end of this year to do a floatplane rating. I'm also hoping to fly a friends N-reg aircraft in the UK with him from time to time.

I...

I’m British, live in the UK but work for an EU operator. Consequently a few years ago my company required me to SOLI from UK to the relevant EU member state.

My intention was always, on retiring to repatriate my EASA ATPL by SOLI’ing back to the UK...

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...

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....