Paragraph

Microlight class rating

(1)

Subject to paragraphs (2) to (6) and to the conditions of the licence in which it is included, a microlight class rating entitles the holder to act as pilot in command of any microlight aeroplane.

(2)

If the current certificate of revalidation for the rating is endorsed “single seat only” the holder is only entitled to act as pilot in command of any single seat microlight aeroplane.

(3)

If the aeroplane F1...—

(a)

F2has three axis controls and the holder's previous training and experience has only been in an aeroplane with flexwing or weightshift controls;

(b)

F3has flexwing or weightshift controls and the holder's previous training and experience has only been in an aeroplane with three axis controls; F4...

F5(c)

has a maximum take-off mass of more than 475kg (or more than 495kg if the aeroplane is an amphibian or floatplane) and the holder’s previous training and experience has only been in a microlight aeroplane with a maximum take-off mass of 475kg or less (or 495kg or less if the aeroplane is an amphibian or floatplane);

F6(d)

has a maximum take-off mass of 600kg or less (or 650kg or less if the aeroplane is an amphibian or floatplane) and the holder’s previous training and experience has only been in aeroplanes with a maximum take-off mass of more than 600kg (or more than 650kg if the aeroplane is an amphibian or floatplane);

(e)

is fitted with—

(i)

a tricycle undercarriage;

(ii)

a tailwheel;

(iii)

a supercharger or turbo-charger;

(iv)

a variable pitch propeller;

(v)

one or more Electronic Flight Information Systems;

(vi)

an autopilot system;

(vii)

more than one engine; or

(viii)

an electric engine,

and the holder does not have training or experience in aeroplanes with such fitted features; or

(f)

has a maximum continuous cruising speed in excess of 140 knots indicated airspeed and the holder does not have experience in aeroplanes capable of that speed,

before exercising the privileges of the rating the holder must complete appropriate differences training.

(4)

The differences training mentioned in paragraph (3) must be given by a flight instructor entitled to instruct on the aeroplane on which the training is being given, recorded in the holder's personal flying logbook and endorsed and signed by the instructor conducting the training.

(5)

Where the aeroplane is to be operated from water during take-off and landing, before exercising the privileges of the rating the holder must—

(a)

complete appropriate differences training; and

(b)

attain a pass in the Private or Professional Seamanship examination.

(6)

The differences training mentioned in paragraph (5) must be given by a flight instructor entitled to instruct on the aeroplane on which the training is being given, recorded in the holder's personal flying logbook and endorsed and signed by the instructor conducting the training.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 omitted (19.8.2021) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/879), arts. 1(1), 11(2)
F2: Word in Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 inserted (19.8.2021) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/879), arts. 1(1), 11(3)
F3: Word in Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 inserted (19.8.2021) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/879), arts. 1(1), 11(4)
F4: Word in Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 omitted (19.8.2021) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/879), arts. 1(1), 11(5)
F5: Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 substituted (19.8.2021) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/879), arts. 1(1), 11(6)
F6: Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 inserted (19.8.2021) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/879), arts. 1(1), 11(7)

Notes on Chapter 2

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 8 Pt. 2 Ch. 2 inserted (1.10.2025) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/850), arts. 1(2), 16(3)(b)(i)