Sun Nov 29, 2020 9:34 pm
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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 a lot to learn.
At the moment I'm really eager to begin training and my flight school have requested payment, but I don't want to pay the £4000 non-refundable fee if licencing issues prevent me from completing my training.
One of the staff members at my university has informed me that I'll have to apply for either a PPL, LAPL or NPPL. I'll be learning to fly in a Piper PA 38 tomahawk, would any licence be suitable for this aircraft, or will I need a specific one?
It's my medical history that may pose obstacles to me obtaining a license. I have a history of depression and self-harm and a diagnosis of aspergers syndrome (though I really think this diagnosis is inaccurate.) I'll add that all of these issues are historic and it's been about 8 years since I've had any problems.
At first I thought there's no way I'd be eligible for a PPL given my medical history, but after a quick chat with an AME about my situation they've encouraged me to apply for a PPL, but that I'd need to provide my full medical history and go for an appointment with an AME at Heathrow. Whilst it's wonderful to know I may be eligible for a PPL, arranging a medical prior to starting flight training would take time that I don't really have.
To be honest I want to fly purely for leisure so for now an NPPL would suit me just fine provided I can use it with the Piper PA 38. From reading the information on the CAA website, I believe I'd meet the medical requirements for an NPPL but given my medical history, do you think I'd have to visit an AME just like I'd have to do for a PPL medical?
My flight school have said they can provide information on types of licencing as I go through my training. So really I could begin my training now and worry about all the licencing stuff in a few weeks time, but what happens if two weeks into my flight training I find out I'm not eligible for any licence, will I be allowed to continue with training? (I'm assuming no)
I'll be learning with a reputable flying school but to me it feels a bit dodgy to say they'll advise me on licencing once I've paid and started training considering the payment is non-refundable. I've been working nights doing manual labour for minimum wage to save up for this, it'd be a big blow if I couldn't complete my training having already paid.
I'm really grateful if anyone could clarify things for me, or to hear from anyone who might have a similar experience.
Thanks for reading!
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 a lot to learn.
At the moment I'm really eager to begin training and my flight school have requested payment, but I don't want to pay the £4000 non-refundable fee if licencing issues prevent me from completing my training.
One of the staff members at my university has informed me that I'll have to apply for either a PPL, LAPL or NPPL. I'll be learning to fly in a Piper PA 38 tomahawk, would any licence be suitable for this aircraft, or will I need a specific one?
It's my medical history that may pose obstacles to me obtaining a license. I have a history of depression and self-harm and a diagnosis of aspergers syndrome (though I really think this diagnosis is inaccurate.) I'll add that all of these issues are historic and it's been about 8 years since I've had any problems.
At first I thought there's no way I'd be eligible for a PPL given my medical history, but after a quick chat with an AME about my situation they've encouraged me to apply for a PPL, but that I'd need to provide my full medical history and go for an appointment with an AME at Heathrow. Whilst it's wonderful to know I may be eligible for a PPL, arranging a medical prior to starting flight training would take time that I don't really have.
To be honest I want to fly purely for leisure so for now an NPPL would suit me just fine provided I can use it with the Piper PA 38. From reading the information on the CAA website, I believe I'd meet the medical requirements for an NPPL but given my medical history, do you think I'd have to visit an AME just like I'd have to do for a PPL medical?
My flight school have said they can provide information on types of licencing as I go through my training. So really I could begin my training now and worry about all the licencing stuff in a few weeks time, but what happens if two weeks into my flight training I find out I'm not eligible for any licence, will I be allowed to continue with training? (I'm assuming no)
I'll be learning with a reputable flying school but to me it feels a bit dodgy to say they'll advise me on licencing once I've paid and started training considering the payment is non-refundable. I've been working nights doing manual labour for minimum wage to save up for this, it'd be a big blow if I couldn't complete my training having already paid.
I'm really grateful if anyone could clarify things for me, or to hear from anyone who might have a similar experience.
Thanks for reading!