Note that the rules above only apply to NPPL holders who have 'SEP' ratings (newly renamed as 'SSEA' ratings) entered into their licences. This new concept of 'self regulation of rating validity' does not apply to NPPL Microlight, NPPL SLMG, or any JAA ratings - these pilots continue to work to current revalidation rules and continue to have expiry dates on the ratings.
If only it were that simple!! I know, at least one New NPPL (SLMG) holder who does not have an expiry date for the rating entered in his licence. As the licence was issued post January 1st 2004 perhaps someone should tell the CAA themselves about the current rules.
Trying to explain to the person concerned that his rating is only valid for 13 months is extremely difficult as the AIC issued did not clarify that SLMG and Microlight remained unchanged.
"perplexed examiner"