Licence Conversion And Credits FAQs

• I have a licence with ratings on other aircraft types. What credit can I get for converting to a UK NPPL?

Please consult our cross-credit document to find your relevant licence or experience  and e-mail pilot.licensing@bmaa.org a full scan of your licence(s)/experience to confirm requirements.

• I hold a foreign Microlight licence but have moved to the UK. How can I convert to a UK NPPL?

Providing your licence is State-issued and ICAO-approved with Single Engine Piston rating or equivalent, or alternatively State-issued with Microlight or Ultralight class rating, you would first need to have your licence verified by the UK CAA. You can do that on this link. Once your licence has been verified by the CAA, please send a request and full scan of your licence to pilot.licensing@bmaa.org for accurate information.

• I was undertaking flying training in Australia, but moved to the UK before I could complete it. What credit can I get for this experience?

Unfortunately, no credit is available for any incomplete flying training or exams in foreign countries.

• I’ve heard I can fly some Microlights without a licence. Is this right?

It is true that some Microlights don’t require a pilot’s licence to fly (though this should not mean no training). In the past, this only applied to foot-launched Microlights, but an exemption has now been granted to incorporate sub-70kg machines with wheels. Technically, these are not defined as Microlights, but as Self-Propelled Hang Gliders with wheels. 

More information on sub-70kg training can also be found here.