# The Air Navigation Order 2016, Paragraph


17 years
Privileges and conditions:
(1) The holder of a Light 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 or 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.
(3) A National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) granted before 1st October 2025 is deemed to be a Light Aircraft Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/schedule/8/part/1/chapter/3/paragraph/wrapper54n1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-order-2016/schedule-8/part-1/chapter-3/paragraph-wrapper54n1
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