Re: NPPL to JAR-PPL
LASORS 2006 states:
The holder of a NPPL with SSEA aircraft rating wishing to obtain a JAR-FCL PPL(A) shall have completed on SEP Aeroplanes:-
a) At least 45 hours flight time, of which at least 35 hours must have been as a pilot of SEP aeroplanes. A maximum of 5 hours may be completed in an approved FNPT or flight simulator. This flight time must include:-
That means not less than 35 hours on SEP aeroplanes, NOT microlights, SLMGs etc. It MUST include:
1) 20hours dual instruction of SEP aeroplanes with a JAR qualified instructor;
If you've already completed, say, 12 hours with a JAR qualified instructor, then you would need a further 8 to meet this requirement. It may not be waived for NPPL SSEA Class Ratings obtained through cross-crediting.
2) 10 hours solo flight time on SEP aeroplanes which must include 5 hours solo cross country flight time including one cross country flight of at least 270 km (150 nm), during which full stop landings at two different aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made as per JAR-FCL 1.125.
Again, it means what it says. The 5 hours solo cross-country must be flown under the supervision of a JAR qualified instructor and must be flown without passengers, even though your licence includes such privilieges.