Hypothetical - What happens if they got the D.O.B. wrong on my PPL
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Oh and a do know a lorry driver that was given an extra 200 quid fine on top of the 3k fine for running with 4 axles over weight for not having updated his address because he didn't want to pay for a photo card.
The "new" photograph is never checked, nor does it need to be countersigned as a true likeness of the licence holder. So you could update the photo with an older one, or one of someone else. The very system that was supposed, in government eyes, to increase security (i.e. the driving licence now becomes a pseudo ID card), actually decreased security, because it introduced a loophole in itself.
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To be honest I think it was a Eurocrap directive thing and the old green ones didn't cut the mustard.
The last time i got ripped off getting the photo updated they used my Passport photo.
The last time i got ripped off getting the photo updated they used my Passport photo.
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Last time I renewed my license, they updated my address too, to the address of my neighbor, even though I indicated I hadn't moved. What was worse, they also sent the renewed license to this address.
One e-mail to PLD sorted things out in a few days. No charge, obviously.
One e-mail to PLD sorted things out in a few days. No charge, obviously.
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I know what you mean pace.
I have just had enough hassels over the years due to licenses and "policy"
Whenever I get a new one I go over it and make sure something hasn't been changed. In my experence its a 50% chance that it will be correct.
I have just had enough hassels over the years due to licenses and "policy"
Whenever I get a new one I go over it and make sure something hasn't been changed. In my experence its a 50% chance that it will be correct.
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To be honest I think it was a Eurocrap directive thing and the old green ones didn't cut the mustard.
If you keep the old non-photo licence it never goes out of date and only needs renewing if the details on it change, or when you reach the age of 70.
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Well, I havn't signed my licence yet for that exact reason - it's wrong. And I have yet to fly since my licence was issued, so no foul on my part.
Does it matter if I have a licence if I'm doing a dual R44 Type Rating booked in on Thurs and I don't get a replacement on time. (Which I doubt)
My school is very near Gatwick, would it speed things up if I went there in person?
Does it matter if I have a licence if I'm doing a dual R44 Type Rating booked in on Thurs and I don't get a replacement on time. (Which I doubt)
My school is very near Gatwick, would it speed things up if I went there in person?
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You would get it on the spot. And its the luck of the draw if they made you get a "slot" to deal with you so turn up early. I would expect them to just quickly print it. Take your passport along just in case.
As for the Dual I don't know what Heli rules are but I can't see the problem with DUAL training or for that matter solo with an instructor signing you out there wouldn't be an issue with fixed wing.
As for the Dual I don't know what Heli rules are but I can't see the problem with DUAL training or for that matter solo with an instructor signing you out there wouldn't be an issue with fixed wing.
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Just called, it's their error so my licence is in fact valid (Once I sign it) =D , they are sending a replacement to my school ASAP
Thanks for all the advice from everyone
Thanks for all the advice from everyone
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it just goes to show how clueless and dual standard they are on the desk.
Anyway it doesn't matter as your not flying pax until the new bit of paper turns up.
BTW for future reference never take any info that they give you by phone as correct. Unless they give you it in writing the conversation might as well not have taken place.
When my student had issues they said the license wasn't legal and they couldn't take pax up until they had the correct bit of paper signed. And that was a name correction from Mc to Mac.
Anyway it doesn't matter as your not flying pax until the new bit of paper turns up.
BTW for future reference never take any info that they give you by phone as correct. Unless they give you it in writing the conversation might as well not have taken place.
When my student had issues they said the license wasn't legal and they couldn't take pax up until they had the correct bit of paper signed. And that was a name correction from Mc to Mac.
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In the case where there has been a genuine error on the part of the CAA there is nothing illegal in using the licence until such time as the error is corrected. You have provided the correct information for licence issue and this will be on file. You are required to notify them off any errors or ommmissions and the CAA will rectify immediatly.
It would be a different case if for example they were to issue you with a rating that you were not entitled to as you would the be flying illegally knowingly.
I have seen the DOB error on a number of occassions on newly issued licences. Probably the same person with a bit of finger trouble. Without exception a phone call has resolved the issue in less the 48hrs and the CAA have confirmed the pilots in question are able to continue flying.
Now I just wish the could spell my town of birth correctly.....
It would be a different case if for example they were to issue you with a rating that you were not entitled to as you would the be flying illegally knowingly.
I have seen the DOB error on a number of occassions on newly issued licences. Probably the same person with a bit of finger trouble. Without exception a phone call has resolved the issue in less the 48hrs and the CAA have confirmed the pilots in question are able to continue flying.
Now I just wish the could spell my town of birth correctly.....
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The CAA managed to spell my name incorrectly on my licence - it wasn't util my medical the next year that I realised when the doctor couldn't find me (using the correct spelling) on the system. All it took was an email and they sent me a corrected document. For the CAA, unbelievably good service.
I month or two ago I became the proud owner of a PPL(H) only to show it off to my mother last week and have her to point out the D.O.B reads 1989 instead of 1988.
