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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...

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)...

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

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 all,

has anybody had to deal with the language proficiency check renewal? I am level 4, that is the level I was tested before moving to the UK.

My rating expires at the end of August and it seems more difficult to renew it here than when I was...

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,...

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

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...

EASA Instrument Rating Cross-Crediting

A recent question I received has highlighted that Appendix 8 to Part-FCL has now been amended to change the cross-crediting available to current airline pilots.

Cross-crediting is applicable to RENEWAL as...

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....

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...