There are some restrictions with the NPPL(A) and the privileges of this licence allow you to fly privately, but not for remuneration or for any commercial purpose, the same as the PPL(A).

The main restrictions and limitations of the NPPL(A) are as below:

• The privileges of the holder of an NPPL for aeroplanes allow the licence holder to act as Pilot in Command (PIC) in single engine piston  (SEP) aeroplanes (Land), or a Touring Motor Glider (TMG), with a maximum certificated take-off mass of 2,000 kg or less, carrying a maximum of 3 passengers, such that there are never more than 4 persons on board of the aircraft.
• Flights must be conducted in UK registered aircraft in UK airspace i.e. flights abroad are not permitted

The course includes 32 hours of Flight Training, which includes the following:

• 22 hours dual instruction including 1 hour of instrument appreciation
• 10 hours supervised solo time
• 4 hours solo cross-country time
• A solo cross-country flight of at least 80 nautical miles, landing at a different airfield to the departure airfield, before returning to the airfield of departure

As with the PPL(A), in addition to the flight time there are six ground exams which you will need to pass. All are multiple choice answers in subjects that hopefully you will enjoy learning:

• Air Law
• Human Performance
• Meteorology
• Navigation
• Aircraft General
• Communications – required as the pilot will also be required to gain their Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence (FRTOL)

The medical requirements for NPPL(A) are less than the PPL(A) (i.e. Class 2) and for the NPPL(A) a Pilot Medical Declaration (PMD) is sufficient.