NPPL(M) -> PPL(A)
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NPPL(M) -> PPL(A)
Hi All,
I have had a good look around and understand there is a good amount of documentation for the most part on converting from a LAPL to a PPL(A).
At the moment I hold an NPPL(M). My route of conversion will be:
1. NPPL(M) to NPPL(SSEA). This requires 1 hour instrument appreciation, 2 hours stall spin awareness, qualifying XC of 100NM and two landaways and passing the PPL GST and PPL NAV test. Also is the requirement to pass the PPL Aircraft General and Principles of Flight. This is documented here: http://www.enstoneflyingclub.co.uk/f...onversions.pdf
2. NPPL(SSEA) to LAPL(A). Paper conversion.
3. LAPL(A) to PPL(A). According to CAP 804 FCL.210.A:
Specific requirements for applicants holding an LAPL(A). Applicants for a PPL (A) holding an LAPL(A) shall have completed at least 15 hours of flight time on aeroplanes after the issue of the LAPL (A), of which at least 10 shall be flight instruction completed in a training course at an ATO. This training course shall include at least 4 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least 2 hours of solo cross-country flight time with at least 1 cross-country flight of at least 270 km (150 NM), during which full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made.
This appears OK. However, is there the requirement to sit the other PPL written exams? It doesn't seem clear and I can't find a discussion anywhere online about the written exams, only the practical flying.
I have had a good look around and understand there is a good amount of documentation for the most part on converting from a LAPL to a PPL(A).
At the moment I hold an NPPL(M). My route of conversion will be:
1. NPPL(M) to NPPL(SSEA). This requires 1 hour instrument appreciation, 2 hours stall spin awareness, qualifying XC of 100NM and two landaways and passing the PPL GST and PPL NAV test. Also is the requirement to pass the PPL Aircraft General and Principles of Flight. This is documented here: http://www.enstoneflyingclub.co.uk/f...onversions.pdf
2. NPPL(SSEA) to LAPL(A). Paper conversion.
3. LAPL(A) to PPL(A). According to CAP 804 FCL.210.A:
Specific requirements for applicants holding an LAPL(A). Applicants for a PPL (A) holding an LAPL(A) shall have completed at least 15 hours of flight time on aeroplanes after the issue of the LAPL (A), of which at least 10 shall be flight instruction completed in a training course at an ATO. This training course shall include at least 4 hours of supervised solo flight time, including at least 2 hours of solo cross-country flight time with at least 1 cross-country flight of at least 270 km (150 NM), during which full stop landings at 2 aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made.
This appears OK. However, is there the requirement to sit the other PPL written exams? It doesn't seem clear and I can't find a discussion anywhere online about the written exams, only the practical flying.
No. An LAPL student would take the same exams as a PPL student so the LAPL -> PPL route assumes that all the exams have been passed. An NPPL(A) with SSEA -> LAPL(A) conversion is considered a like-for-like swap so no additional exam requirement.
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Sorry, I'm not sure I follow. No, there is no requirement to sit the PPL written exams or yes there is?
As far as I was aware, the conversion from the NPPL(A) with SSEA to LAPL(A) was just a case of filling out paperwork?
As far as I was aware, the conversion from the NPPL(A) with SSEA to LAPL(A) was just a case of filling out paperwork?
There is only one question in your first post:
The answer is no.
Yes, that's what I said:
However, is there the requirement to sit the other PPL written exams?
As far as I was aware, the conversion from the NPPL(A) with SSEA to LAPL(A) was just a case of filling out paperwork?
An NPPL(A) with SSEA -> LAPL(A) conversion is considered a like-for-like swap so no additional exam requirement.
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Assume the LAPL has been issued through the route described; have a look at CAP 804 (4) (L) Page 1. (I know 804 suspended, but reference to Part FCL still valid) It does not appear that any further exams required
