The standard of training will be no less for the NPPL than it was for the UK PPL pre-JAR/FCL.. .. .The syllabus will be less extensive as there will be no requirement for radio navigation.. .. .The medical standards will be less demanding as the NPPL holder will not be flying in anything other than VMC after qualifying.. .. .Examining standards will be no less for the NPPL than they are for the JAR/FCL PPL - except that there'll be 2 shorter tests rather than 1 long one.. .. .We're only pressing ahead with the NPPL because industry said that is what it wants.