AboutHus Naji Expertise Pilot training, pilot jobs, pilot requirements. All areas from private pilots to commercial to military. Pilot equipment. Aircraft including helicopters. Where to fly, where to train, costs. Anything aviation related. UK based
Experience Been flying since 12 years old, Royal Air Force cadet at school. Royal Navy flying scholarship, Private Pilots License at 17. Military jet flying as well as civilian. Now have my own website with details of how to become a pilot and where to fly
Organizations www.justplanecrazy.co.uk
Publications On various websites. In January 08's edition of Aircraft Illustrated
Education/Credentials GCSEs, A-Levels in English Literature, Economics & Art, University Degree in Economics & Marketing
Awards and Honors Royal Navy Flying Scholarship (1 of 20 people out of 2000 who applied)
BA (Hons) Degree
I am looking to take up micolighting here in the UK, I have investigated it thoroughly and understand the hours and costs needed to get the NPPL.
My question is, how does this differ from the old PPL(M) that used to exist and also can I instruct on an NPPL or do I need a PPL(A) and a then the NPPL as well as my 100 type specific hours?
Thanks for you time
Answer Hi Carmen,
To instruct you do not need a PPL (A), only the NPPL & an instructors rating. The minimum hours required for a NPPL for microlights is still 25 hours. The advantage of holding a NPPL over the old system is that now you have the ability to add a Simple Single Aircraft Rating or self-launching motorglide rating.
