Renewing Expired ATPL(H)
I hold a UK ATPL(H) which is about to expire. My only type rating (B206) is over 5 years old and has also expired. I have just been invited by the CAA to renew the license and I am trying to decide whether to renew it now. Although I do not use the license currently, I do not want to lose it for ever.
Does anyone know what is required to renew the license if I allow it to expire? LASORS seems to suggest that one only has to have a valid medical (which I hold anyway) and do a type rating. Is this correct or does one have to apply for an assessment/complete other flying or examinations to renew the expired license?
My basic questions is: Is there any advantage in rushing to complete a type rating and re-validate the license before expiry?