Tue Jan 17, 2017 10:05 am
#1512683
Hi All,
I have an NPPL (SSEA) licence which I got from converting from NPPL (M). I am planning to do direct "upgrade" to EASA PPL so I can do Night and (hopefully) CBM IR rating later.
It seems I just need to do 6 hours dual + 4 hours supervised solo training + Skill test as per CAP804. I've read some discussion in other forum, that some people encountered issues/long delay when they did this but it was few years ago. I wonder if any of forum member here has done it recently. Or maybe flying school who has done this for their students? I am keen to know potential pitfall here? is it better to apply for LAPL first (but I don't want to waste my time waiting for LAPL application and then do the training).
I live in west Hertfordshire, so would also appreciate any recommendations of good/experienced place to do this.
Regards,
Renzo
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NPPL(A)(SSEA) issued before 8 April 2018
PPL(A) with Single Engine Piston aeroplane endorsement
The holder of NPPL(A)(SSEA) seeking to convert directly to a PPL(A)(SEP)may do so by:
1) Satisfying the NPPL(A)(SSEA) to LAPL(A) (SEP) conversion requirements set out in this Part, and
2) Satisfying the LAPL(A)(SEP) to PPL(A)(SEP) training and testing requirements set out in FCL.210.A(b) & FCL.235, and
3) hold a valid Part-MED Class 1 or 2 Medical Certi cate.
point 1 refer to table below:
NPPL(A)(SSEA) issued before 8 April 2018
LAPL(A) with Single Engine Piston aeroplane endorsement
1. 2.
3.
Hold an NPPL(A) with SSEA rating;
Hold an LAPL medical certi cate (or Class 1 or Class 2 medical certi cate) issued in accordance with Part MED (MED.A.030). Any limitation arising from the holder’s medical status will appear on the medical certi cate;
To be issued with a UK Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence an individual must ful l the EASA Language Pro ciency Requirements for Flight Crew at Level 4, 5, or 6. Whilst the pilot licence can be obtained without meeting EASA Language Pro ciency Requirements for Flight Crew, a person without a UK Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence is not authorised to use a radio in an aircraft. The holder of an existing valid UK Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence will be accepted as qualifying for a Level 4 (expiring) language pro ciency endorsement;
point 2 refer to:
(b) Specific requirements for applicants holding an LAPL(A). Applicants for a PPL (A) holding an LAPL(A) shall have completed at least 15 hours of ight time on aeroplanes after the issue of the LAPL (A), of which at least 10 shall be flight instruction completed in a training course at an ATO. This training course shall include at least 4 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least 2 hours of solo cross-country ight time with at least 1 cross-country ight of at least 270 km (150 NM), during which full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made.
I have an NPPL (SSEA) licence which I got from converting from NPPL (M). I am planning to do direct "upgrade" to EASA PPL so I can do Night and (hopefully) CBM IR rating later.
It seems I just need to do 6 hours dual + 4 hours supervised solo training + Skill test as per CAP804. I've read some discussion in other forum, that some people encountered issues/long delay when they did this but it was few years ago. I wonder if any of forum member here has done it recently. Or maybe flying school who has done this for their students? I am keen to know potential pitfall here? is it better to apply for LAPL first (but I don't want to waste my time waiting for LAPL application and then do the training).
I live in west Hertfordshire, so would also appreciate any recommendations of good/experienced place to do this.
Regards,
Renzo
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NPPL(A)(SSEA) issued before 8 April 2018
PPL(A) with Single Engine Piston aeroplane endorsement
The holder of NPPL(A)(SSEA) seeking to convert directly to a PPL(A)(SEP)may do so by:
1) Satisfying the NPPL(A)(SSEA) to LAPL(A) (SEP) conversion requirements set out in this Part, and
2) Satisfying the LAPL(A)(SEP) to PPL(A)(SEP) training and testing requirements set out in FCL.210.A(b) & FCL.235, and
3) hold a valid Part-MED Class 1 or 2 Medical Certi cate.
point 1 refer to table below:
NPPL(A)(SSEA) issued before 8 April 2018
LAPL(A) with Single Engine Piston aeroplane endorsement
1. 2.
3.
Hold an NPPL(A) with SSEA rating;
Hold an LAPL medical certi cate (or Class 1 or Class 2 medical certi cate) issued in accordance with Part MED (MED.A.030). Any limitation arising from the holder’s medical status will appear on the medical certi cate;
To be issued with a UK Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence an individual must ful l the EASA Language Pro ciency Requirements for Flight Crew at Level 4, 5, or 6. Whilst the pilot licence can be obtained without meeting EASA Language Pro ciency Requirements for Flight Crew, a person without a UK Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence is not authorised to use a radio in an aircraft. The holder of an existing valid UK Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence will be accepted as qualifying for a Level 4 (expiring) language pro ciency endorsement;
point 2 refer to:
(b) Specific requirements for applicants holding an LAPL(A). Applicants for a PPL (A) holding an LAPL(A) shall have completed at least 15 hours of ight time on aeroplanes after the issue of the LAPL (A), of which at least 10 shall be flight instruction completed in a training course at an ATO. This training course shall include at least 4 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least 2 hours of solo cross-country ight time with at least 1 cross-country ight of at least 270 km (150 NM), during which full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made.