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Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes)
Minimum age:
17 years
(1) The holder of a Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) is entitled—
(a)in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly for the purposes of non-commercial operations as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aeroplane of any of the types or classes specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence, unless prohibited by paragraph (2);
(b)to fly such an aeroplane for the purpose of commercial operation—
(i)which consists of instruction or flying examinations, provided that—
(aa)in the case of instruction, the licence includes an appropriate instructor certificate; and
(bb)in the case of flying examinations, the holder is authorised to conduct such examinations by the CAA; or
(ii)where the excepted flights condition is met;
(c)to fly as pilot in command of such an aeroplane carrying passengers if—
(i)the recent experience condition is met; or
(ii)the recent experience exception is met;
(d)to fly as pilot in command of such an aeroplane under Instrument Flight Rules where the licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplane) or an instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes);
(e)to fly as pilot in command of such an aeroplane at night where the licence includes a night rating (aeroplanes);
(f)to receive remuneration or other valuable consideration for services as a pilot on a flight if the remuneration condition is met.
(2) The holder of a Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) may not fly an aeroplane mentioned in paragraph (1)(a)—
(a)for the purpose of public transport or commercial operation (other than commercial operation permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(b));
(b)for remuneration or other valuable consideration (other than remuneration or other valuable consideration permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(f)); or
(c)other than as authorised by paragraph (1),
unless authorised to do so by the CAA.
Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes)
Minimum age:
18 years
(1) The holder of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) is entitled—
(a)to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) which includes an instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes) and a night rating (aeroplanes) or night qualification (aeroplane);
(b)in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aeroplane of any of the types or classes specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the aircraft is flying for the purposes of—
(i)commercial operation; or
(ii)public transport operation,
unless prohibited by paragraph (2);
(c)to fly as pilot in command of such an aeroplane on a flight for the purpose of public transport until the age of 60 years only where it is certificated for single pilot operation;
(d)to fly such an aeroplane on any flight for the purpose of public transport after attaining the age of 60 years where the aeroplane is fitted with dual controls and carries a second pilot who holds an appropriate licence under this Order entitling the second pilot to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of that aeroplane;
(e)to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of such an aeroplane flying in Class A airspace where the licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplane);
(f)to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aeroplane carrying passengers for the purpose of public transport where the recent experience condition is met.
(2) The holder of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) may not fly an aeroplane mentioned in paragraph (1)(b)—
(a)at any time after attaining the age of 65 years as pilot in command or co-pilot for the purpose of public transport; or
(b)other than as authorised by paragraph (1),
unless authorised to do so by the CAA.
Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes)
Minimum age:
21 years
The holder of an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) is entitled to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) except that, in paragraph (1)(c) of the privileges of that licence, the words “where it is certificated for single pilot operation” do not apply.
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