JAA PPL Conversion to EASA
 

Afternoon.
Looking for help regarding my PPL, I want to get back in the air. I'm UK based.

My situation. I gained my PPL in August 2009, JAA licence and SEP. As I understand it, the JAA PPL is valid for 5 years, the SEP valid for 2 years.

Within weeks of getting my PPL I fell into the trap of getting my licence and not using it - I did a couple of check flight with an instructor after getting the licence, that was early 2010, not been up since.

So, I know that there have been some changes to licensing and licences are now EASA. I also know that my SEP has long expired. My JAA PPL will expire within around 4 weeks.

The urge to fly again is returning, and I know I would need to re-train etc

So, from a licensing view, can I convert my PPL to an EASA PPL in it's current state - expired SEP and nearly expired PPL? If I can, how and what do I need to do?

Hopefully someone can help, hope it all makes sense!!

Hi Taffy.

The good news is that your JAA Licence is already deemed to be an EASA licence. You only need to visit your local ATO/RTF,(Flying School) and renew your SEP Class Rating. Your old Licence will then be valid again.

Once you have done that, straightaway apply for your Licence to be re-issued as an lifetime EASA PPL. The Flying School will have done lots of these and will help you with the forms.


MJ:ok:

Mach Jump - thanks for your reply.

Next stop a flying club............!

In case it wasn't clear, the initial step of renewing your expired SEP Rating will require you to pass a proficiency check with an examiner.
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