The Light Aicraft Pilot Licence


What You Need to Know.


The LAPL (A) license is a shorter course but a bit more restrictive than the full PPL licence. It can be used throughout Europe, during hours of daylight and in Visual Meteorologicical Weather (VMC) conditions. Unless the licence is upgraded to a PPL (A) an IR rating would not be able to be added to it (like you can with a PPL) however a night rating can be added to it. This license is therefore an option depending on your future plans once you have the license.


The LAPL course is shorter than the PPL, it consists of a minimum of 30 hours flying training consisting of 15 hours dual and 6 hours solo, followed by a flight test. There are 9 written examinations to be completed (exactly the same as the PPL), as well as a short radiotelephony course. Unlike the PPL, the LAPL ony requires a LAPL medical which can be carried out by your GP or an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).


The 9 written exams are exactly the same as those required for the PPL Licence:


Aviation Law

Operational Procedures

Meteorology

Navigation

Aircraft Technical

Principles of Flight

Flight Planning & Performance

Human Performance

Communications


Study material is available to purchase at the flying school. One to one tuition on the theoretical knowledge is available if the student feels it is necessary. As well as one to one ground school we also run theoretical courses throughout the winter months, please contact the office for dates and prices.