NPPL 'types/differences' signing off?

[BEagle]

C42 -

Firstly, the SSEA Rating conversion requirements are 'generic' and do not reflect any one individual's previous flying experience, or the specific aeroplane they intend to fly in the future. A SSEA Class Rating will legally entitle you to fly any SSEA falling within the legal definition. Do NOT pester the CAA; just check with NPLG if you feel you need to check anything further.

That said, your conversion training requirements are not too demanding; this is all you need to do:

"NPPL(Microlight) or UK PPL (Microlight) to NPPL (SSEA)

The holder of a valid NPPL with Microlight Class Rating or UK PPL (M) licence without restrictions who wishes to obtain a SSEA Class Rating shall:

a. Produce the NPPL or UK PPL (M);

b. Produce logbook evidence of currency on Microlight aircraft;

In other words, show proof that you have a valid NPPL with Microlight Class Rating

c. Carry out such flying training on single-engine piston aeroplanes as is judged necessary by the authorised instructor giving the training to achieve the required standard to take the NPPL NST and GST in a SSEA. This training must include:

(1) Not less than 1 hour of dual instrument appreciation;

(2) 2 hours stall awareness/spin avoidance training;

(3) Differences training for Microlight pilots whose Microlight flying has been solely on flexwing aircraft;

(4) Not less than the 32 hours required minimum total flight time for the NPPL SSEA Class Rating, which may be a combination of both Microlight and SSEA flying.

In your case, (3) and (4) don't apply as you have already achieved a fair amount of flying in 3-axis Microlights

d. Pass the JAR-FCL PPL (A) theoretical examination in Aircraft (General) and Principles of Flight;

e. Hold a valid NPPL Medical Declaration or JAR-FCL Class 1 or 2 medical certificate;

f. Pass the NPPL NST and GST in a SSEA."

So that's:

- Not less than 3 hours training as in c (1)-(2) above.
- Any further training your FI might recommend.
- Pass 1 exam.
- Get the appropriate Medical Declaration.
- Pass the Skill Tests in a SSEA.
- Fill out application form and send it off (with cheque) to NPLG Ltd.
- Wait for upgraded NPPL to arrive.