Originally Posted by
Level Attitude
If you are currently flying on a CPL or ATPL then you would need to apply for a PPL and surrender your CPL/ATPL (only one Licence, per aircraft category, allowed under EASA).
Level Attitude, with the greatest respect, I believe that this is rubbish.
If you hold an ATPL (I do), then you will know that it includes the privileges of both a CPL and a PPL. To exercise the full privileges of the ATPL you need to hold a Class 1 medical. If you only hold a Class 2 medical, this is totally effective for exercising the PPL privileges within that ATPL. You might as well say that if, at any time, you cease to hold a valid medical, you then have to surrender your licence, whatever type it is. This is clearly not so.
Should you need any further evidence, please read the paragraph
IX Validity in the licence, which includes the following wording:
"The privileges of the licence shall be exercised only if the holder has a valid medical certificate for the required privilege."
JD
