I need help......................
I am trying to get a few more hours in and some dual to complete the experience requirement to retain my PPL, however,
my club states that ALL PPL licences are now valid for 5 years only, yet mine, issued in Aug 1999, clearly states that it is valid for the holders lifetime unless revoked etc.
Did this change when JAA came in, despite mine being a UK CAA licence? ie do I have grandfather rights? If not shouldn't they have told me?
I have an aircraft rating/Certificate of test/check or experience valid until Aug 05 but that would be 6 years from licence issue so maybe I have not had a valid licence since August 2004!
Do I have to re-apply for a licence sending £59 and wait for that to return before I can complete my next cert of experience?
Or maybe I have totally blown it and need a skill test etc etc ?