The wording in LASORS 2010 C2.5 for QSP(H) accreditation towards PPL(H):
For PPL(H) purposes only, where reference is made to a
Service Pilot this is defined as being a UK Service Pilot
(Helicopters) who has completed a recognised military
course of flying training in helicopters and has had the
award of the flying badge confirmed in compliance with
QR(RAF) J727*. In addition, the applicant must have
been qualified to act as Pilot-in-Command of military
registered aircraft.
*The term “flying badge” is used to include all badges
worn by personnel who have successfully completed a
prescribed course of flying training.
is the same as the LASORS 2010 C1.5 accreditation for QSP(A) towards PPL(A):
For PPL(A) purposes only, where reference is made to a
Service Pilot this is defined as being a UK Service Pilot
(Aeroplanes) who has completed a recognised military
course of flying training and has had the award of the
flying badge confirmed in compliance with QR(RAF)
J727*. In addition, the applicant must have been qualified
to act as Pilot-in-Command of military registered aircraft.
* The term “flying badge” is used to include all badges
worn by personnel who have successfully completed a
prescribed course of flying training.
The term “flying badge” is used to include all badges
worn by personnel who have successfully completed a
prescribed course of flying training.
Only at
CPL level and above do the additional clauses apply:
The initial award of a flying badge is on a provisional basis.
It is not deemed to be fully earned until the holder has
successfully completed an operational conversion or
equivalent course and has joined an operational or
non-operational unit in the capacity for which the
provisional badge has been awarded. Joining
is defined for each Service as follows:-
a. RN: on issue of the Certificate of Competence.
b. Army and RM: on award of the badge (and
successful completion of conversion to type (CTT)
course).
c. RAF: On successful attainment of an appropriate
aircrew categorisation or qualification to undertake
productive flying duties (C categorisation or above,
B1 or above instructor category or CR status).
In addition, the applicant must have been qualified to act
as pilot-in-command of military registered aircraft.
The easement was secured after I asked CFS to sponsor my request to the CAA some years ago.
In summary, if you've been awarded your 'wings' on helicopters, you will be considered to be a QSP(H)
for PPL(H) purposes only.
Please note that you need to act before Apr 2012 as after then the only accreditation will be as agreed between the MoD and CAA towards EASA part-FCL licences. 22 Group has known this for well over a year now and there is no excuse for any tardiness in securing the new accreditation criteria!