ICAO SPL to NPPL or LAPL conversion

[pilot9248]

Hey guys,

I have searched the web on this, but actually found no answer to my specific question.
I currently hold a German SPL-UL licence, which has been issued by the LBA (German authority). I know that it is possible to fly D-M... (i.e. German registration) UL aircraft in the UK, provided the PIC has got a German licence.
Is it then possible to convert the German licence into a NPPL or LAPL licence in order to fly similar aircraft registered in the UK (e.g. C42)?
Is it correct that those are non-EASA aircraft according to the European Regulation?
I've got a JAR-FCL 3 Class 2 Medical Certificate as well, so that won't be an issue.
I am actually a wee bit confused, in my judgement the SPL as well as the NPPL are national licences, but the LAPL is meant to be European, but actually kind of comprises both the SPL and NPPL :confused:

cheers for any bit of clarification

[Whopity]

There should be conversion criteria issued in Germany for the SPL-UL licence to a LAPL however; that licence may not be an option until 2015. The LAPL will be valid across the EU and will allow you to fly a UK registered C42. If you want to do something before that option becomes available, you will have to obtain a UK NPPL Microlight. The best option is to contact the BMAA (http://www.bmaa.org/) who look after Microlight licences in the UK, they will be able to advise you on what credits are available for your existing licence.

[BEagle]

The C42 is a bit awkward. Some are categorised as Microlights in the UK and may be flown on a NPPL(Microlight), however, others ('ULA' in some countries) are slightly heavier and are classed as non-EASA Single Engine Piston aircraft for which, as a minimum, a NPPL(SSEA) is required.... You can obtain a NPPL with both Class Ratings; however, it seems that the CAA are not considering conversions from NPPL(Microlight) to LAPL, only conversions from NPPL(SSEA).

See http://www.nationalprivatepilotslicence.co.uk/PDFs/NPPL%20XC%20REV%2009.pdf for information about credits available for obtaining an NPPL.

[patowalker]

I've got a JAR-FCL 3 Class 2 Medical Certificate as well, so that won't be an issue.

It will be an issue if it is German, because German and French Class 2 medicals are not recognised by the UK CAA.

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/49/JAAMemberStatesScheduleJul2010.pdf

[pilot9248]

Thank you very much for your valuable replies.
Under these circumstances I probably won't be able to fly during the next 4 years as from this September. I think I will just sit back, relax and look at the new EASA FCL regulations occasionally, which will hopefully be implemented by then.

Kind regards