Help with definitions?
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Help with definitions?
Hi there
I was wondering if someone could clarify what the term SEP means.
If someone was to ask if I had SEP do they mean do I have a PPL licence thats for single engine pistons?
Thanks
I was wondering if someone could clarify what the term SEP means.
If someone was to ask if I had SEP do they mean do I have a PPL licence thats for single engine pistons?
Thanks
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
The PPL is a pilot licence with privileges restricted to private flying.
The aeroplane categories a PPL holder may fly are as defined in the Type and/or Class Ratings included in the licence.
A PPL with SEP(Land) Class Rating is what people usually mean by 'a PPL' - and remember that the SEP(Land) Class Rating has a 2 year validity period, whereas a PPL has a 5 year validity period at which point it must be re-issued in order for the Rating(s) included therein to remain valid....
The aeroplane categories a PPL holder may fly are as defined in the Type and/or Class Ratings included in the licence.
A PPL with SEP(Land) Class Rating is what people usually mean by 'a PPL' - and remember that the SEP(Land) Class Rating has a 2 year validity period, whereas a PPL has a 5 year validity period at which point it must be re-issued in order for the Rating(s) included therein to remain valid....
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Beagle, I never realised that. That's devious!
I checked my PPL document and in fact, it's even slightly worse. The class rating expires two years after I did the PPL (SEP/Land) skills test. But the PPL document expires five years after the CAA issued it - which took 6 weeks in my case, not all of those weeks being the CAAs fault.
I checked my PPL document and in fact, it's even slightly worse. The class rating expires two years after I did the PPL (SEP/Land) skills test. But the PPL document expires five years after the CAA issued it - which took 6 weeks in my case, not all of those weeks being the CAAs fault.
