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revalidating a UK PPL

Post by John Riley » Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:04 pm

I need to revalidate my UK PPL SEP, normally if doing it by experience its 12 hours in the last 12 months. I don't meet this requirement only having 8 hours SEP. I do have however 6 hours fixed wing microlight, can anyone refer me to where it says I can use these hours for my revalidation. I have spoken to three instructors and none are certain of the requirement. I only have one month left, I have brain fade looking through all the ORSA and CAP 804.
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Re: revalidating a UK PPL

Post by Donald Walker » Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:13 pm

AMC1 FCL.140.A; FCL.140.S; FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii) Recency and revalidation requirements ED Decision 2020/005/R All hours flown on aeroplanes or sailplanes that are subject to a decision as per Article 2(8) of the Basic Regulation or that are specified in Annex I to the Basic Regulation should count in full towards fulfilling the hourly requirements of points FCL.140.A, FCL.140.S, and FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii) under the following conditions: (a) (b) the aircraft matchesthe definition and criteria of the respective Part-FCL aircraft category, class, and type ratings; and the aircraft that is used for training flights with an instructor is an Annex-I aircraft of type (a), (b), (c), or (d) that is subject to an authorisation specified in points ORA.ATO.135 or DTO.GEN.240.
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Re: revalidating a UK PPL

Post by John Riley » Thu Jun 03, 2021 8:33 pm

Donald, Many thanks, what a detailed answer. I hope it means yes. My PPL is a non FCL being an old UK license. You are either in the industry or very clever at sifting through the jargon.
I sold my permit aeroplane last October thats why I have so few hours this last year. I have read here and there thats its possible but never read it in a CAA publication.
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Re: revalidating a UK PPL

Post by Donald Walker » Thu Jun 03, 2021 9:03 pm

You're welcome, John.
I googled "heures ulm ppl", because it was a big deal in France and up popped this article, with the AMC in English. Another google for Part FCL Easy Accesss to cut and paste, and there you have it. :D

https://www.aerovfr.com/2020/05/heures- ... ur-lavion/
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Re: revalidating a UK PPL

Post by John Riley » Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:39 am

Further to my investigations, I have found Irv Lee has an excellent publication, one of his FAQ no.31 refers to my situation, http://www.higherplane.co.uk/faq.html
I also found a very useful chart by Dave White.
https://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=115400
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