As I understand it...
The NPPL doesn't allow the following (at least!):
1) Night
2) IMC
3) Overseas
It is hoped to reach agreement with other European aviation authorities in
the future for cross-recognition of National licenses - just like we had
before JAA PPLs.
You need the equivalent of an LGV/PCV medical to carry non-pilot passengers.
The equivalent of a car medical will suffice for solo and flight with
qualified pilots as passengers.
I note in some recent aviation magazine letter columns that there have been
some problems getting GPs to sign off NPPL medicals: "This is for a pilot's
license and I'm not signing you off for that even though I'd be happy to
sign you off for an LGV license". No doubt this will clear up in time.
I'm sure others can add further details...
Regards,
Jeremy
-----Original Message-----
From: forum-owner@europaclub.org.uk
Subject: CAA Medicals and the NPPL
My Class2 medical on my CAA PPL has just expired and now needs renewing.
Unfortunately I just found out last week that my CAA medical examiner has
retired and so I am looking for a new one. The last guy was excellent and
olny charged 50 for the exam and ECG (as long as I paid in pound notes). I
suspect any replacement examiner will charge substantially more, and being
over 50 means I will pay this every year. I have been told 125 is the
current going rate for a CAA medical.
It would seem that now would be a good time to convert over to a NPPL which
I understand is a once only 130 admin fee to the CAA.
I'm not sure this is a good move as there must be a down side. The advantage
would seem to be that as long as i'm only flying for pleasure I only need a
doctors certificate and then only every 5 years (till 60 that is).
Does anyone know what the disadvantages of the NPPL are (eg: will I still be
able to fly on the continent ?).
I have a week to decide so any comments would be appreciated.
Carl Pattinson
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