LASORS C1.2
Credits for Previous Experience and Training
In circumstances where previous flying training towards an ICAO PPL(A) (non-JAR-FCL) has been conducted but no licence has been issued, PLD will
consider the crediting of such flight time towards the issue of a JAR-FCL PPL(A).
In all cases, applicants must apply in writing to PLD enclosing appropriate training records and flying logbooks for the PPL training received. PLD will review the training records to establish a course of training and advise the applicant accordingly.
In addition to any additional training required (where there is a shortfall of requirements), applicants will be required to complete one cross-country
flight of at least 270km (150nm), during which full stop landings at two different aerodromes from the aerodrome of departure shall be made, pass all the JAR-FCL PPL(A) theoretical knowledge examinations and pass the PPL(A) skill test.
While we currently have regulations based on the JARs, LASORS is specific to the UK.
1) You send your logbook and other records if you have them to the CAA, then they tell you what you need to do to complete your training. A FI at whichever RF you choose, will then decide when you're ready, safe and competent to undertake the further solo time you will require.
2) Crediting of non-JAA training is entirely at the discretion of the CAA, however I'm told they have always allowed FAA training in the US in full.
3) The CAA will stipulate minimum requirements. The CFI/HoT at the RF will oversee what you actually need to do in practice, which will be more.