Jonese,
It is true that I also need to complete all the JAA PPL(H) theory ground exams within 12 months?
In the UK (which I appreciate is not switzerland) you have according to LASORS 2007 Section C2.3, page 10 - a period of 18 months counted from the end of the calendar month when the applicant first attempted an examination. a pass will be accepted for the grant of a JAR-FCL PPL(H) during the 24 months from the date of successfully completing the theoretical knowledge examinations.
However Appendix 1 to JAR-FCL 2.130 & 2.135 page 1-C-9 says - an applicant shall be deemed to have successfully completed the completed the theoretical examinations for the PPL(H) when awarded a pass in all parts within a period of 12 months. a pass in the theoretical knowledge examination will be accepted for the grant of the private pilot licence during the 24 months from the date of first gaining a pass in any part of the examination.
so in switzerland I guess it is the JAR-FCL version unless the swiss CAA (whoever they are) are doing something different !
So I am a bit confused about the mechanism for amending JAR-FCL in the UK, is this change as described in LASORS from the FCL2, written down anywhere else, or is it just UK policy and LASORS is the source document for this change? does anyone know?