Originally Posted by tangovictor
Hello again
J.A.F.O, there's 2 nppl's apparently, the restricted version, no pax, and can only fly 8kms from home ( maybe they attach a string also ? )
unresticted version, can carry pax, usual VFR rules, UK airspace, ( which apparently also covers Europe, but not the Channel Islands ! )
Its no wonder, that aviation, isn't attracting new pilots, I don't consider myself thick, but, this is all so confusing, maybe I should just not bother and by a sports car instead, Makes you wonder how many folk have ??????
The restricted part comes into a Microlight Rating.
One can obtain a Restricted Microlight Rating with 15 hours training. One is restricted to flying within 8nm of the take-off point, Cloud base 1000ft, visibility 10Km and wind less than 15Kt. One can not carry passengers until one has 25 hours experience.
To have the restriction removed, one has to complete the navigation element of the sylabus.
Nothing stopping you making several 8nm flights in a straight line!
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With your medical problems, are you sure you can meet the DVLA professional driving medical standard?
Regards,
DFC