CRI and microlights - escape CPL?
Hi,
This was put to me.
Train a potential light aircraft pilot in a three-axis microlight - Ikarus or Eurostar. Use a microlight instructor from an unlicensed airfield.
Then, post NPPL issue, do three hours with a Class Rating Instructor (since the student now has an NPPL) on a light aircraft Ikarus or Eurostar, and so get a NPPL (SSEA) without any instructor having a CPL or using a licensed airfield.
Ideas?
To declare an interest, I do own an unlicensed airfield and an Ikarus and have a microlight school.
Personally, I think the Ikarus is a Sportflight aircraft and not what I would call a microlight. It is also not what I would call a typical flying school light aircraft. (I used "flying school" light aircraft because PFA two seaters have similar performance.)
I wonder if the above will be the outcome of the new NPPL changes planned. A back door way of training from unlicenced fields?
Very best wishes,