I am a holder of an SSEA NPPL. It is valid under the 'rolling validation' system (1.8 hr training flight May 2007, 12hrs TT/9hrs P1 in last year). However, due to various reasons I need to take some time off from GA. Under the current system my NPPL will be invalid by May due TT; hence if I transferred to the new system I could theoretically take quite some time out without invalidation. I have a club currency check flight in March, and would quite like to use it as an NPPL revalidation flight to get on the new system.
Q1 I understand that an NPPL holder transfers onto the new system at the next revalidation flight.
YES
Am I correct in thinking that the flight under 'the new system' is the same as the 'old system' ie with an instructor (not an examiner)?
NOT QUITE – it is no longer a single flight but a total of 60 min. But conducted with an authorised instructor – does not need to be a FE.
And that the Certificate of Revalidation (when they are available) is signed by an examiner to say he is satisfied you have the appropriate TT + P1 time + 1hr flight with an instructor?
YES – the CofR is signed by an Examiner.
The reason for my question is that the CFI at my club has put a notice in the clubhouse saying that henceforth, the NPPL revalidation flights need to be with an Examiner....
WHY?? There is no such ANO requirement.
Q2 If, having revalidated for the next 24 months I chose to take lessons in a 3 axis microlight with a view to getting that rating, would the microlight P.U.T. time count toward my total time for the next revalidation...?
NO – you first have to add the Microlight Class Rating to your licence if you wish to benefit from consolidated revalidation requirements.
bose-x - it is clear that many people on here do protest too much.....