The intention was obvioulsy to reset the clock with the proficiency test, just as if it was the initial skills test. It is unfortunate that some chose a more restrictive interpretation. Modified wording was approved at the 26 - 27 June committee meeting and should become law sometime soon.
(9) Point FCL.140.A is replaced by the following:
“FCL.140.A LAPL(A) — Recency requirements
(a) Holders of a LAPL(A) shall exercise the privileges of their licence only if in the last 2 years they have met any of the following conditions as pilots of aeroplanes or TMGs
(1) they have completed at least 12 hours of flight time as PIC or flying dual or solo under the supervision of an instructor, including:
- 12 take-offs and landings;
- refresher training of at least 1 hour of total flight time with an instructor;
(2) they have passed a LAPL(A) proficiency check with an examiner. The proficiency check programme shall be based on the skill test for the LAPL(A);
(b) If holders of a LAPL(A) hold both a SEP(land) and a SEP(sea) privilege, they may comply with the requirements in point (a)(1) in either class or a combination thereof which shall be valid for both privileges. For this purpose, at least 1 hour of the required flight time and 6 out of the required 12 take-offs and landings shall be completed in each class.”;
4. Vote a. Draft Commission Implementing Regulation concerning amendments to Regulation 1178/2011 (Part-FCL) based on Opinion 5/2017– positive opinion by consensus