pda1

Hi all,

I have a NPPL (M), which I have held for several years, I have around 90 P1 in 3 axis, fixed wing microlights. I have more recently gained a JAR PPL(A) and have around 40 hours P1.

I was thinking of building up the required group A hours, pass the CPL theory and then undertake an FI course. After reading Lasors, If I'm correct, I require 150 hours P1 as a prerequisite for the FI course. My question is, can any of my P1 microlight hours be counted towards the 150 hour requirement? Sorry, if this was documented in Lasors, I couldn't find the answer!

With regards to the current job market, would it be more beneficial to gain more experience in microlights then look at doing a microlight AFI course, avoiding CPL theory as well as the more expensive Group A FI course.

I'm fully aware of the low income instructing attracts but I'm looking to do this part-time along side my current career.

Thanks for any advice.

Ex Oggie

LASORS ceased to be on 17th September this year.

We are now in EASAland and you should refer to CAP 804, which is the guidance document.

CAP 804: Flight Crew Licensing: Mandatory Requirements, Policy and Guidance | Publications | About the CAA

pda1

Ex Oggie, thank you for posting the link.

It would appear that the P1 microlight hours won't count towards the 150 hour requirement.