Register Eurostar as Group A and fly on Microlight

[applebyca]

Hi

Calling all knowledgeable folks out there who understand Easa!

First of all, congrats, you deserve a PHD :D

I used to think I could understand JAR, but Easa mixed with Uk national regs are a minefield :ugh:

Now my predicament.

I am close to pulling together a Syndicate and purchasing a pre-loved Eurostar. However, the majority of members are on Part FCL's and some on micro's.

First question. Can any Eurostar be registered as Group A (Easa) or just the EV97A?

Second question. If registered as Group A, can a NPPL (M) or PPL (M) still fly it without converting through SSEA?

The alternative is that the Part FCL's fly on micro endorsement, but as they are not getting currency from the micro registered euro, they do the 24 month check ride.

Thanks in advance.

[raven22]

First question: not of they are factory built. They need to be kit built and have an auxiliary fuel pump fitted. I think this applies equally to Team Eurostars and any SLs. They are all EV97s.
Second question: you have basically got it. Anyone with an EASA licence or LAPL just needs differences training but the hours don't count. NPPL(M) holders will need to get an SSEA rating added to their licence which will involve additional exam papers and flight test. Not sure on the PPL (M) but suspect the same

[applebyca]

Thanks Raven22.

The aircraft in question is a kit build from 2009 and fitted with auxiliary fuel pump.

So with Q1, being kit build and with pump, I could register as Group A.

Which means Part FCL's can continue to maintain currency and the Micros need the SSEA.

At least I think I've got that right.

[Whopity]

Group A ceased to exist in 1999!
If the aircraft is a SEP then PPL(M) holders will also need to get a NPPL with SSEA however; if it is an EASA aircraft, they will need at least a LAPL after 8th April 2018 to fly an EASA aircraft.

[Genghis the Engineer]

Even if it is SEP however, a kit built EV97 will never be an EASA aircraft. Therefore, an NPPL should always be fine.

The question will be whether some pilots need microlight differences training, or some others need SSEA training and a skill test.

G

[applebyca]

Thank you for all your help in here. I've decided best course of action is to leave as a micro.

Should be eaiser to attract new shareholders from the flex wing route too.

Although, had a number of SEP enquries too, as its a nice cheap way to keep current.

Crazy that its the same plane but the currency only works on one side!