FEBRUARY 2012

ORS4 No.865 (which permits the use of a Medical Declaration with a non-NPPL pilot licence when flying SSEA, SLMG and/or Microlight aeroplanes) has now been re-issued as ORS4 No.887.

It has only been extended until 30 June 2012.  What happens to it thereafter has yet to be determined.

JANUARY 2012

NPPL SSEA Training from Unlicensed Aerodromes

Unlicensed aerodrome may be used for the purpose of SSEA training, provided that the organisation conducting such training has satisfied itself that the requirements of CAP 793: Safe Operating Practices at Unlicensed Aerodromes will be strictly observed.

OCTOBER 2011

PPL using a NPPL Medical Declaration - update October 2011

Are you flying on a PPL using a NPPL medical declaration? Guidance and forms available here. Please read the updated exemption ORS4 865, effective from 31 August 2011.

CAA Releases AIC W089/2011 : Alignment of Rating Expiry Dates and Removal of Single-Seat Restrictions (issued 6th October 2011

ORS4 No 816 has now been replaced by ORS4 No. 865

If you wish to apply for a class rating please read AIC W053/2011 for the correct procedure.