Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:29 pm
#1699713
I am currently working for an ATO and we have a student who wants to convert his NPPL Microlight Licence to a LAPL/PPL.
I asked him to email the CAA FCL department enclosing scans of his log book containing all of his training/flying to date. The CAA sent a reply referring to CAP 804 specifically the part below which suggests that his flying in microlights will count towards the grant of a LAPL, this seems to be at odds with the chart above.
The route is to carry out the required training below to add an SSEA to his current licence, then apply for a 'virtual LAPL' (CAA's terminology). Once he has his LAPL he will do what ever is required to upgrade his LAPL to a PPL. Also, only two exams are required not the 9 in the chart above.
I look forward to any comments with interest.
Below is taken from CAP804 Part 2
SECTION 2 CROSS-CREDITING LICENCES AND RATINGS TO NPPL(A) (SSEA)
[i]2.1.2 NPPL(A) (Microlight) or UK PPL (Microlight) to NPPL(A) (SSEA)
2.1.2.1 The holder of any UK issued aeroplane licence with a valid Microlight Class Rating or
UK PPL(M) licence without restrictions who wishes to obtain an SSEA Class Rating
shall:
a) produce the licence;
b) produce logbook evidence of currency on Microlight aircraft;
c) carry out such SSEA conversion training as is judged necessary by the FI(A) or
CRI(SPA) conducting the training to achieve the required standard for the applicant
to take the NPPL(A) NST and GST in an SSEA. This training must include:
i) not less than 1 hour of dual instrument appreciation;
ii) 2 hours stall awareness/spin avoidance training;
iii) differences training for Microlight pilots whose Microlight flying has been solely
on flexwing aircraft;
iv) Not less than the 32 hours required minimum total flight time for the NPPL with
SSEA Class Rating, which may be a combination of both Microlight and SSEA
flying.
d) pass the Part-FCL PPL(A) theoretical examination in Aircraft (General) and Principles
of Flight;
e) hold a valid NPPL Medical Declaration or Part-MED Class 1, 2 or LAPL medical
certificate;
f) pass the NPPL(A) NST and GST in an SSEA.
For the holder of a PPL(M) with operating restrictions, the requirements shall further
include:
g) the whole of the navigation training required for the NPPL(A) with SSEA Class Rating;
h) the completion of a minimum of 10 hours total solo flying which may be a combination
of Microlight and SSEA flying [/i]
I asked him to email the CAA FCL department enclosing scans of his log book containing all of his training/flying to date. The CAA sent a reply referring to CAP 804 specifically the part below which suggests that his flying in microlights will count towards the grant of a LAPL, this seems to be at odds with the chart above.
The route is to carry out the required training below to add an SSEA to his current licence, then apply for a 'virtual LAPL' (CAA's terminology). Once he has his LAPL he will do what ever is required to upgrade his LAPL to a PPL. Also, only two exams are required not the 9 in the chart above.
I look forward to any comments with interest.
Below is taken from CAP804 Part 2
SECTION 2 CROSS-CREDITING LICENCES AND RATINGS TO NPPL(A) (SSEA)
[i]2.1.2 NPPL(A) (Microlight) or UK PPL (Microlight) to NPPL(A) (SSEA)
2.1.2.1 The holder of any UK issued aeroplane licence with a valid Microlight Class Rating or
UK PPL(M) licence without restrictions who wishes to obtain an SSEA Class Rating
shall:
a) produce the licence;
b) produce logbook evidence of currency on Microlight aircraft;
c) carry out such SSEA conversion training as is judged necessary by the FI(A) or
CRI(SPA) conducting the training to achieve the required standard for the applicant
to take the NPPL(A) NST and GST in an SSEA. This training must include:
i) not less than 1 hour of dual instrument appreciation;
ii) 2 hours stall awareness/spin avoidance training;
iii) differences training for Microlight pilots whose Microlight flying has been solely
on flexwing aircraft;
iv) Not less than the 32 hours required minimum total flight time for the NPPL with
SSEA Class Rating, which may be a combination of both Microlight and SSEA
flying.
d) pass the Part-FCL PPL(A) theoretical examination in Aircraft (General) and Principles
of Flight;
e) hold a valid NPPL Medical Declaration or Part-MED Class 1, 2 or LAPL medical
certificate;
f) pass the NPPL(A) NST and GST in an SSEA.
For the holder of a PPL(M) with operating restrictions, the requirements shall further
include:
g) the whole of the navigation training required for the NPPL(A) with SSEA Class Rating;
h) the completion of a minimum of 10 hours total solo flying which may be a combination
of Microlight and SSEA flying [/i]