Whilst we are on the topic of all this LAPL nonsense and a few people seem to have some ideas about it I thought I would jump in with a question also. Did a New Zealand ICAO PPL 3 years ago and havent flown since, now wanting to fly again in the UK, where I live. Question is do I do the PPL or try and get my head around trying to get a LAPL, I believe the Annual requirements are less for the LAPL? 12 hrs in 24 months, but will still need to do the 7 exams for either licence?
Medicals are slightly different but not really an issue as a Class 2 wont break the bank too much although rather not have to pay it! Also as previously mentioned I would need to do 10 hrs Solo after being issued the LAPL before taking PAX so thats another £1200 or whatever, the LAPL doesn't look that appealing other than the Annual requirements. What happens if I don't do the 12hrs per annum to keep a PPL current? Another flight test etc or a Check ride? Have tried to read the lovely CAP 804 document to find the answers but some of it is clear as mud! Thanks for any help