JAR PPL(A) vs NPPL
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Have you looked at www.nppl.uk.com?
Assuming you are talking about SEP aircraft such as your typical C152 or PA28, with a NPPL you are:
Restricted to operating within the UK FIR only.
Restricted to Day VMC
Restricted to ac with 4 seats max
Restricted to ac with a max AUW of not greater than 2 tonnes.
Able to fly with lower medical requirements
Able to hold a 'lifetime' licence rather than one which has to be re-issued every 5 years.
If you wish to add an IMC rating, night qualification or even a FI Rating, you'll need to hold a JAR-FCL PPL(A) as a minimum (plus, for the FI rating there are considerably more requirements including CPL-level knowledge....). But if you just want to potter about the UK on nice sunny days enjoying your recreational flying, a NPPL will suffice.
Assuming you are talking about SEP aircraft such as your typical C152 or PA28, with a NPPL you are:
Restricted to operating within the UK FIR only.
Restricted to Day VMC
Restricted to ac with 4 seats max
Restricted to ac with a max AUW of not greater than 2 tonnes.
Able to fly with lower medical requirements
Able to hold a 'lifetime' licence rather than one which has to be re-issued every 5 years.
If you wish to add an IMC rating, night qualification or even a FI Rating, you'll need to hold a JAR-FCL PPL(A) as a minimum (plus, for the FI rating there are considerably more requirements including CPL-level knowledge....). But if you just want to potter about the UK on nice sunny days enjoying your recreational flying, a NPPL will suffice.
