Paragraph
17 years
Privileges and conditions:
The holder of a F1Light Aircraft Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) is entitled—
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);
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;
to fly such a helicopter for the purpose of commercial operation where the excepted flights condition is met;
to fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter carrying passengers if—
the recent experience condition is met; or
the recent experience exception is met.
The holder of a Light Aircraft Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) may not fly a helicopter mentioned in paragraph (1)(a)—
for the purpose of public transport or commercial operation (other than commercial operation permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(c));
for remuneration or other valuable consideration;
under Instrument Flight Rules;
at night; or
other than as authorised by paragraph (1),
unless authorised to do so by the CAA.
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)