P L Dept, CAA - Thankyou!
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P L Dept, CAA - Thankyou!
Guess what was delivered this morning?
My PPL license!!
Only two weeks from posting all the docs the CAA have processed my application and I now have my license to learn.
I didn't think I would see it this side of Christmas, so I am once again 'over the moon!'
My PPL license!!
Only two weeks from posting all the docs the CAA have processed my application and I now have my license to learn.
I didn't think I would see it this side of Christmas, so I am once again 'over the moon!'
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Thank you Keef!
I hope to fly-in to a Pprune bash soon.
Unfortunately, I can't make the bash this weekend due to pre-Christmas family committments.
Hope to meet up with you soon at an airfield not far from EGHI?
I hope to fly-in to a Pprune bash soon.
Unfortunately, I can't make the bash this weekend due to pre-Christmas family committments.
Hope to meet up with you soon at an airfield not far from EGHI?
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Hope to meet up with you soon at an airfield not far from EGHI?
Seems to be a bit of a trend for Southampton students to head far north...
Some interesting facts from the CAA at a recent meeting:
1. Around 60% of JAR-FCL PPL(A) applications received have to be returned/queried because of the applicant's administrative cock-ups. Frequently it's something as simple as failing to send passport/birth certificate, sometimes no Qual X-C form etc etc. I suggested that the next edition of the FE Handbook should include a reminder to FEs to check applicants' paperwork etc both before AND after the PPL Skill Test.
2. CAA PLD FCL have introduced new 'streamlined' systems to reduce the amount of checking time needed for licences. This should reduce turn round times substantially - it seems to be working judging by this thread.
3. More staff at PLD isn't the whole solution - it takes a while to train them and get them up to speed.
1. Around 60% of JAR-FCL PPL(A) applications received have to be returned/queried because of the applicant's administrative cock-ups. Frequently it's something as simple as failing to send passport/birth certificate, sometimes no Qual X-C form etc etc. I suggested that the next edition of the FE Handbook should include a reminder to FEs to check applicants' paperwork etc both before AND after the PPL Skill Test.
2. CAA PLD FCL have introduced new 'streamlined' systems to reduce the amount of checking time needed for licences. This should reduce turn round times substantially - it seems to be working judging by this thread.
3. More staff at PLD isn't the whole solution - it takes a while to train them and get them up to speed.
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BEagle - interesting what you say about getting FEs to check the applicant's paperwork. My school did the paperwork for me - didn't give me any choice, so I assumed that it was always the flying school that did that bit. I went through it with my instructor after my skills test to make sure they'd included everything, but THEY forgot to sign the photocopy of my passport, so I'm still waiting for my licence (having sorted out the missing documents myself). I guess, if a job's worth doing...........
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Sign the copy of the passport??
Since when was this needed??
I sent my NPPL revalidation application two/three weeks ago and have heard nothing as yet - I'll be most annoyed if it gets returned 'cos the passport wasn't signed.
Tony
PS - Is there a number you can ring to follow these things up?
Since when was this needed??
I sent my NPPL revalidation application two/three weeks ago and have heard nothing as yet - I'll be most annoyed if it gets returned 'cos the passport wasn't signed.
Tony
PS - Is there a number you can ring to follow these things up?
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Got mine in just over 3 weeks (rec'd on Monday), CFI did all the paperwork for me, but I sent my original passport which the CAA duly sent back recorded delivery.
Hurrah, no more getting an FI to sign me off and I can finally take the wife up!
Hurrah, no more getting an FI to sign me off and I can finally take the wife up!
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Tony H,
you can either send your passport, or a photocopy of the appropriate pages. If you send a photcopy, it needs to be signed by your school.
I'm not sure whether it's required for a revalidation though.
you can either send your passport, or a photocopy of the appropriate pages. If you send a photcopy, it needs to be signed by your school.
I'm not sure whether it's required for a revalidation though.
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The CAA seem to be on top of PPL issuing at the moment...mine also arrived on the date they quoted (although i did have to sit in licensing for an hour discussing the SLMG issue with a lady who didn't really know what she was talking about!! But you can't have your cake at eat it!)
*you would think it would be easier to have a rating put on on first issue and pay the fee rather than com back a week later waste all that ink and paper to have it added wouldn't you?!
*you would think it would be easier to have a rating put on on first issue and pay the fee rather than com back a week later waste all that ink and paper to have it added wouldn't you?!
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Just rang the PFA and they have processed (ie forwarded as correct) my NPPL application;
No original passport
No counter-signed copy
No original log book
In fact I did everything exactly as it said on the check list and the PFA said that this is all that is required.
Tony
No original passport
No counter-signed copy
No original log book
In fact I did everything exactly as it said on the check list and the PFA said that this is all that is required.
Tony
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I hope all those waiting for license issue receive them soon!
I felt a little nervous sending my originals logbook, passport, test certificates all in the same bundle so I took photocopies of everything, just in case.
I am surprised in these hightened security times that no photo is required with the licence.
Evo, flown over EGHR many times, certainly aim to visit soon. Yes, there are a number of us who have looked to the north to finish our PPLS's reasons are mostly cost related although I did find the Highland scenery awesome! Never thought I would do my QXC flying to the Orkneys over mountains, thought I was destined for the Exeter/Bristol run.
I felt a little nervous sending my originals logbook, passport, test certificates all in the same bundle so I took photocopies of everything, just in case.
I am surprised in these hightened security times that no photo is required with the licence.
Evo, flown over EGHR many times, certainly aim to visit soon. Yes, there are a number of us who have looked to the north to finish our PPLS's reasons are mostly cost related although I did find the Highland scenery awesome! Never thought I would do my QXC flying to the Orkneys over mountains, thought I was destined for the Exeter/Bristol run.
