Originally Posted by
topoverhaul
The Aviation Safety (AmendmentJ Regulations 2021 provide the authority to use a PMD made in accordance with ANO 163 with a Part FCL licence in Part 21 aircraft. Although the PMD declares it is valid for aircraft not exceeding 5700kg MTOM, the above regulation only allows one to exercise LAPL privileges in Part 21 aircraft. One can use most of the PPL privileges in a non Part 21 aircraft as they are subject to ANO Regulation.
(4) In Annex 4 (Part-MED), Subpart A (general requirements), in point MED.A.030(c)—
(a)in point (1), after “certificate” insert “or have made a medical declaration (except where the pilot is exercising the privileges of a LAPL in respect of a turbine engine helicopter, in which case the pilot shall hold at least a valid LAPL medical certificate)”;
(b)in point (2), after “certificate” insert “(except where the pilot is exercising the privileges of a LAPL in respect of aircraft other than turbine engine helicopters, in which case the pilot shall hold at least a valid class 2 medical certificate or have made a medical declaration)”;
(c)in point (3)(i), at the end insert “or (except where more than 4 persons are on board the aircraft) have made a medical declaration”;
(d)in point (4), after “certificate” insert “or have made a medical declaration”.
Whilst I applaud you quoting the actual regulations rather than CAA guidance, could you expand on what this now means in practice, particularly to LAPL(A) holders who want to continue flying non Part 21 aircraft on an up to 2000kg PMD signed before 2021?