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I thought this might be of interest:
I recently emailed the CAA iot get some clarification wrt licence renewal with EASA around the corner and a ground tour on the horizon! I was concerned about renewing my licence under EASA with expired ratings (LASORS give you up to a max of 5 yrs expiry on these for licence re-issue).
Here is what they sent back:
You currently hold a JAR-FCL ATPL(A).
New European regulations are expected to come into force with effect
from 8th April 2012. As part of the transitional arrangements within the
proposed legislation all JAR-FCL licences will become EASA (European
Aviation Safety Agency) licences on 8th April 2012. EASA licences are
non-expiring. Licences that were issued as JAR licences will have to
replaced with EASA licences by the National Aviation Authorities (such
as the CAA), but the existing JAR requirements for renewal will not
apply.
However, the existing QSP arrangements will also cease on 8th April
2012. There is provision under the new European legislation for credit
to be given for military training and experience but this must be
justified by comparing the military training with the new European
requirements and providing a report that is acceptable to the European
Aviation Safety Agency. It is not clear at this time whether that will
be achieved by April 2012. There may therefore be a period of time
during which no credit can be given for military flying, including being
in current flying practice.
I would suggest that you should apply for your licence to be replaced by
an EASA licence as soon as possible after 8th April 2012, but it is
unclear at this time what the situation will be if your licence has no
current and valid ratings when you apply for replacement. Hopefully we
will resolve this (and many other matters) with EASA before April 2012.
