Originally Posted by
carlmeek
I am one of the UK's single figure LAPL(H) pilots. We are a rare breed!
I have been flying fixed wing for 10 years starting on microlights NPPL, upgrading to NPPL(SSEA) and then changing to a LAPL(A). This was all because of a medical condition that used to prevent me getting a class 2, but no longer does.
I started training for the LAPL(H) late last year and completed it in 40.1 hours. For me as an existing LAPL holder with a medical in place, it was a no brainer. My previous wide ranging fixed wing experience (tail draggers for example) gave me the ability to do it in minimum hours.
For anyone ab-initio, I agree that there is really so very little difference between a PPL and a LAPL. Both can have night rating, hours is probably irrelevant. Revalidation of a LAPL is arguably slightly easier each year. If you are doing it for private purposes only I would recommend the LAPL because it will cost you less in medical and revalidation will be simpler. If you are under 35 you will get a 5 year medical certificate.
What are the reduced reval requirements out of interest?