That ORS4.......????

[John Lowe]

Does anybody "in the know" within the LAA have any idea what's happening re the re-issue of the CAA's ORS4-912 Official Letter? I'm currently flying (Annex 2 types only) on an SSEA rating attached to an ancient non-expiring UK PPL. This is (was?) as permitted by ORS4-912 which has now technically expired.... and despite assurances to the contrary, no replacement has been published that I can see.

I cannot believe I'm the only person in the country affected by this..... Can the LAA use it's good offices to find out what's going on?

Thanks for any info!

John L.

[Cookie]

John,

I am assured the replacement ORS4 exemption is on it's way. I do have a copy of the unpublished signed exemption from the CAA so can confirm that it is active for PPL holders with a SEP rating and a Medical Declaration.

If you hold a SSEA rating rather than a SEP rating, then you do not require the exemption since you have the correct national rating/medical declaration combination. It is only holders of SEP ratings flying using a Medical Declaration who are dependent upon the CAA exemption.

All the best,

Cookie

[Richard Mole]

Cookie,
Please can you bring us up to date on this issue. Is the ORS4 thingy still wending its way in our direction?
Thanks

[Cookie]

Hi Richard,

The ORS4 exemption has been published. It allows for UK PPL holders with a valid SEP rating to validate their licence with a NPPL Medical Declaration or LAPL medical. This then limits you to NPPL SSEA privileges. Published as ORS4 No. 995 valid until 30th September 2016.

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/ORS4%20995.pdf

I suggest that if you are exercising privileges in accordance with the exemption, that you print off a copy and keep it with your licence.

All the best,

Cookie

[Richard Mole]

Hi Cookie,

very many thanks.