forward with Mike's permission - suggests link
http://www.nppl.uk.com/
Very fortunately for me and many others, we have a 'non-medical'
license in the UK. The NPPL (National Private Pilots Licence) was
brought in a few years ago and does not require a medical, just a
valid drivers licence. In fact due to my medical history I can only
get a 3 year drivers licence before I have to reapply and have my
application supported by my doctor. But I can still fly!
Compared to a 'normal' JAA PPL I am restricted to daytime VFR, and can
only fly outside the UK with written permission from that country
(reciprocal arrangements are not in place yet). Very sensibly the CAA
(our equivalent of the FAA) did not impose any weight restriction so I
can legally fly any type I would otherwise have been able to fly.
As well as allowing many people like myself to start flying, the
scheme has also allowed many veteran pilots to stay in the air. I may
be wrong, but I believe there have been no increase in accident rates
etc. since the NPPL scheme was introduced.
Mike
From: "Mike Willis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: April 19, 2008 5:36:51 PM EDT
To: "James B. Brennan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Proposed rule changes ie is it a C or
a D
Reply-To: "Mike Willis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
At least 6 years ago, maybe 7. I have heard that other European
countries are considering using the model to introduce their own
versions. I know if at least one ex-Spitfire pilot who wouldn't be
enjoying flying if it hadn't been introduced (he doesn't fly a
Spitfire now!)
It was actually introduced with the intention of getting more people
flying by reducing the number of hours and costs required to get a
licence.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: James B. Brennan
To: Mike Willis
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2008 10:21 PM
Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Proposed rule changes ie is it a C or
a D
since the NPPL scheme was introduced
...since when?
