Light aircraft pilot licence
The Light aircraft pilot licence (LAPL) is a pilot license allowing the pilot to fly small aircraft. Unlike most other licences, it is not covered by the ICAO framework and is usually not able to be used in other states or regulatory areas.
European Union and EASA member states
The EU LAPL is defined in the Regulation (EU) No. 1178./2011. Compared to the ICAO licence on the level of a PPL the requirements, skill tests, and privileges are lowered. The rules and requirements for the license are stated in Part-FCL of the Regulation (EU) No. 1178./2011.[1]
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, the LAPL is regulated under UK Part-FCL.[2]
Recency requirements[3]
To use the licence, an LAPL holder needs to have, in the last 24 months, as pilot of an aeroplane or TMG:
- 12 hours of flight time as pilot in charge, including 12 take-offs and landings,
- refresher training of at least 1 hour of total flight time with an instructor.
References
- ^ "Licensing for General Aviation". EASA. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Medical requirements for private pilots - LAPL | Civil Aviation Authority". www.caa.co.uk. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ EASA Part FCL, FCL.140.A LAPL(A) — Recency requirements
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U.K. Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011