Australian to UK PPL

[thrustmax]

Hi all,

I have a now not current Australian PPL which I would like to convert to the UK equivalent as I now live in London.

If anyone undergone a similar process and can recommend any instructors near London that would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

[MrAverage]

I've done this in recent years. Please send a P.M.

[charliegolf]

I've done this in recent years. Please send a P.M.

He possibly won't be able to PM you, with only a couple of posts under his/her belt.

CG

[Whopity]

Regulation 2020/723
Article 7
Pilot licences for non-commercial activities without an instrument rating For the validation of private pilot licences, or CPL and ATPL licences without an instrument rating where the pilot intends only to exercise private pilot privileges, holders shall comply with all of the following requirements:

(a) demonstrate knowledge of Air Law and Human Performance;
(b) pass the private pilot licence (‘PPL’) skill test as set out in point FCL.235 of Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011;
(c) fulfil the relevant requirements of Subpart H of Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011, for the issuance of a type or class rating as relevant to the privileges of the licence held;
(d) hold at least a Class 2 medical certificate issued in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention;
(e) demonstrate language proficiency in accordance with FCL.055 of Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011;
(f) have a minimum experience of at least 100 hours as pilot in the relevant category of aircraft.

[The Ancient Geek]

No, Article 7 is an EASA document and the UK has left EASA and the EU.
UK licences are available and you will not need the 100 hours. The licence type (UK PPL, NPPL, etc) and exact requirements have undergone several changes recently, your local flying school should know the latest situation.

[MrAverage]

I got your PM but your message box is full. You can ring me on 02089536868, leave a message if I don't answer (I might be flying!)

[BillieBob]

Article 7 is an EASA document and the UK has left EASA and the EU.True, but the Regulation has been retained in UK law (see CAP 2024A00 (https://publicapps.caa.co.uk/modalapplication.aspx?appid=11&mode=detail&id=10002)) and so Whopity is correct.

[Dogfood42]

Hi Thrustmax,
I am in a similar position to you with a CPL that i have not used for some years since moving to the UK. Did you ever go through the process to convert to a UK license? My understanding from the local flying club was i need to go back to Australia and complete a flight review. With an updated logbook stamped with a Biennial flight review i would then be able to go through the conversion to a UK license. Does that sound familiar?