My ATPL expires on 10/3/2016 I was going to get a valid Class 2 before that date. Will EASA /CAA issue a EASA ATPL or a EASA PPL.
I have no desire to do a Class 1 medical. I have no wish to fly (even as an instructor) for hire and reward. I just want a PPL with my SPA IR.
What should I apply for / what licence will they issue?
Why wait until March 2016?
Act now.
You have three options:
- Apply for an LAPL with (at least) a valid LAPL Medical
- Apply for an EASA PPL with (at least) a valid Class 2 Medical
or
- Although it would cost a little bit extra my recommendation would be to take one more Class 1 Medical and then apply for your EASA ATPL (or CPL) straight away.
The CAA will only issue a Licence if an appropriate valid Medical is held, but the Licence is then valid for life with what use you can make of it depending only on what level of Medical you possess (without further CAA involvement or cost).
Holding an EASA ATPL/CPL gives you much more flexibility for the future than holding a PPL:
1) Full ATPL/CPL privileges if a Class 1 Medical is held
2) PPL privileges if a Class 2 Medical is held
3) LAPL privileges if an LAPL Medical is held
[Neither 1) nor 3) are currently possible for a PPL holder]