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Paragraph

17 years

Privileges and conditions:

(1)

The holder of a F1Light Aircraft Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) is entitled—

(a)

in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly for the purposes of non-commercial operations as pilot in command of a single-engine helicopter with a maximum take-off mass of 2,000 kg or less for which a class F2or type rating is included in the licence provided that the total number of persons carried (including the pilot) does not exceed four, unless prohibited by paragraph (2);

(b)

with the permission of the competent authority for the airspace in which the aircraft is being flown, to fly such a helicopter outside the United Kingdom;

(c)

to fly such a helicopter for the purpose of commercial operation where the excepted flights condition is met;

(d)

to fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter carrying passengers if—

(i)

the recent experience condition is met; or

(ii)

the recent experience exception is met.

(2)

The holder of a Light Aircraft Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) may not fly a helicopter mentioned in paragraph (1)(a)—

(a)

for the purpose of public transport or commercial operation (other than commercial operation permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(c));

(b)

for remuneration or other valuable consideration;

(c)

under Instrument Flight Rules;

(d)

at night; or

(e)

other than as authorised by paragraph (1),

unless authorised to do so by the CAA.

F3(3)

A National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) granted before 1st October 2025 is deemed to be a Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters).

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 Ch. 3 substituted (1.10.2025) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/850), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(b)(ii)(aa)

F2

Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 Ch. 3 inserted (1.10.2025) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/850), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(b)(ii)(bb)

F3

Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 1 Ch. 3 inserted (1.10.2025) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/850), arts. 1(2), 16(2)(b)(ii)(cc)