Whereas the privileges of the CPL(H) include those of the PPL(H) and LAPL(H), the privileges of the PPL(H)
do not include those of the LAPL(H).
The NPPL(H) is outside the normal NPPL system and will only be issued to those LAPL(H) helicopter pilots wishing to fly non-EASA helicopter types, because all helicopters require
type ratings and a non-EASA rating cannot be included in an EASA licence.
If you can no longer meet Class 2 medical standards, you will need to obtain a LAPL medical certificate, then your PPL(H) will be revoked and you will be issued with a LAPL(H).
The CAA did explain why the PPL does not include LAPL privileges; unfortunately I don't recall the full explanation, but it was something to do with concern they had that a pilot involved in an accident with a lapsed rating could claim that he was actually flying using LAPL 'rolling validity' rules.
It would be a whole lot more straightforward if the wretched 'rolling validity' nonsense of the LAPL was binned and all Part-FCL licences had the same structure, including the privileges of any lower licence for the same cateogory of aircraft...
