Wed May 03, 2017 8:59 am
#1532962
Hi there - I have an NPPL(M) and have recently started a job which means I will be spending up to 4 months of the year in South Africa for the next five years. I have learned that my NPPL cannot be used in South Africa. I was then thinking of upgrading by the existing route to an NPPL(SSEA) to EASA LAPL - but not clear if that would be valid for flying in South Africa?
A slightly different tack would be to just do a new PPL in South Africa as the training rates are reasonable... and I believe that can be converted to a UK licence when I'm done? It would mean taking some breaks from training as I go, although I intend to continue flying during those times on my NPPL(M) in the UK (3 axis).
It has always been my intention to move up to SSEA on my NPPL anyway, but would now like to do this in the most sensible and flexible way.
Anyone with experience or any advice on the most sensible route to being able to fly in South Africa while I'm there would be gratefully appreciated. I have had some feedback from formites in emails, which I am already very grateful for.
Regards
A slightly different tack would be to just do a new PPL in South Africa as the training rates are reasonable... and I believe that can be converted to a UK licence when I'm done? It would mean taking some breaks from training as I go, although I intend to continue flying during those times on my NPPL(M) in the UK (3 axis).
It has always been my intention to move up to SSEA on my NPPL anyway, but would now like to do this in the most sensible and flexible way.
Anyone with experience or any advice on the most sensible route to being able to fly in South Africa while I'm there would be gratefully appreciated. I have had some feedback from formites in emails, which I am already very grateful for.
Regards