Hi guys I must add my view to this topic. I have just completed my NPPL and so far have not found the so called restrictions a problem! I love flying and have bought into a share of an aircraft and when I complete my differences training I can fly the plane on my own. The main reason for going the NPPL route was mainly the medical along with the number of hours to maintain the validity of the PPL, less for NPPL. I have no intention of flying in cloud probably wont go to Europe although I am under the impression that a recreational license similar to ours is in the pipeline and hopefully be reciprical. Basically I am a fair weather flyer, as it would appear a big percentage of UK GA flyers are, and the NPPL allows me to do what I want in flying. I dont have a problem with the them and us mentality of some of the PPL fraternity and as I have said the NPPL allows me to do what I want thats the bottom line.
John.