Muffin:
Great to hear you are airborne again. I have the list of tests that I would have to do to satisfy the CAA and as you say, it's long. It also has the ominous words 'at pilot's own expense'.
If I may pick your brains, having virtually not a clue what a LAPL holder is entitled to, what is the procedure to changing to a LAPL? I know that the IR(R) would be unavailable but aren't they thinking about some sort of IMC training for LAPL holders? What about the night rating, I believe you can still use it on a LAPL?
Do you just get a doctor's sign off for the LAPL and did you have any problem finding a doctor that was willing to do it after your ablation?
Can you fly in Europe on a LAPL? I have a hazy notion it's limited to France.
I've no doubt the CAA would charge me for changing to LAPL, can you remember roughly how much it is?
Many thanks in advance.
Edit: Just had a word with a CFI mate and he's answered the above.
Last edited by thing; 22nd Jan 2016 at 18:49.