I think its good to encourage GA in the UK, BUT I think the NPPL is a red herring. After all, how much is it really going to save the 'average' Pilot? Ok, so you may be able to get a licence in 30something hours, and you may save £100 on a medical (my renewal cost £50 with a free FAA class 2 thrown in)....but post NPPL costs will remain similar, ie. to rent a P28A will cost the same for a NPPL, PPL, CPL, ATPL, so whats the saving? . .. .Fine idea for people who cannot obtain a JAR class 2 medical, but is it really right to reduce training minimums? No requirement for Radio Nav, (and instruments??)...it seems that to have some sort of basic radio training is a good idea doesn't it?....just in case?. .. .What really needs to happen is for the JAA PPL to become a CAA PPL (again), and then the new CAA PPL to become less bogged down by crappy rules and regs, and let us all fly for fun again..... .. .Cheers. .EA