Aside from your training, there’s many flight safety initiatives & regulations. Learn more about these from the resources below… General Fight Safety There are specific organisations dedicated to providing General Aviation safety information. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA): publishes safety leaflets covering various aspects of GA. General Aviation Safety Council (GASO): arranges safety evenings at …
All pilot licences require a medical certificate or medical declaration. You’re allowed to have trial flights and initial lessons prior to completing your medical examination. But if you intend on committing to a full training programme then it’s wise to have your medical check done beforehand. Introduction to Flight Medical Requirements The medical certificate is not …
The Night Rating course builds on the skills you learnt as part of your PPL and adapts them for night/dark flying conditions. Once you’re issued with a Night Rating you can fly with or without passengers, in [generally] smoother & less windy conditions at night. Night Rating Requirements If the conditions are suitable, then you have the option …
It’s confusing when you’re starting out as a student pilot. There’s so much information to absorb. Hopefully this post will clarify one big question: “What’s the difference between the PPL and LAPL?” A PPL vs LAPL comparison follows… 1. Training EASA LAPL: 30 hours flight training, 6 hours solo of which 3 hours must be …
Aircraft are divided into two categories for licencing purposes: EASA Aircraft, and Non-EASA Aircraft. This classification applies to types of aircraft, not individual aeroplanes. So who are the EASA? The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency within the European Union. They’re responsible for regulatory and executive tasks in the field of civilian aviation safety. European pilots …
Want to enjoy the thrill of flying, but have no intentions of becoming a commercial pilot? The Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) might be for you. What Is The Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL)? LAPL stands for ‘Light Aircraft Pilot License’. It’s replacing the UK NPPL as the new ‘less stringent’, non-commercial pilot’s license. …