General Aviation Pilot Licensing Review – ‘Wave 2’ proposals
Feedback updated 22 Jan 2026
We asked
In 2024 and 2025, we conducted several consultations arising from the GA Licensing Review, as detailed at Licensing & training simplification. The changes associated with these consultations came into force in September and October 2025.
We conducted a further consultation on additional proposals arising from the review planned for implementation in 2026. This included updates on proposals originally stated in the Spring 2024 consultation.
The proposals largely related to UK Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 (“the UK Aircrew Regulation”). A small number of changes were also proposed for UK Regulation (EU) 2018/395 (“the UK Balloon Regulation”).
The consultation included proposed draft changes to the text of the regulation for context.
You said
The consultation ran from 7th August 2025 and closed on 8th August 2025. We received 560 responses to the consultation. Most respondents answered the survey questions and a proportion also left supporting comments. We reviewed all responses and comments left.
We did
Following completion of the General Aviation Pilot Licensing Review ‘Wave 2’ proposals consultation, we have now published our formal Consultation Response Document (CRD).
The CRD summarises the responses we received to the consultation and the next steps for Wave 2 of the project.
Overview
In 2024 and 2025, we conducted several consultations arising from the GA Licensing Review, as detailed at Licensing & training simplification | UK Civil Aviation Authority. The changes associated with these consultations are anticipated to come into force in October 2025.
This ‘Wave 2’ consultation includes additional proposals arising from the review, planned for implementation in summer 2026. Where proposals were originally included in the consultation of spring 2024, we have included updates on how we intend to progress these.
The proposals largely relate to UK Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 (the UK Aircrew Regulation). A small number of changes are also proposed for UK Regulation (EU) 2018/395 (the UK Balloon Regulation).
The consultation closes on 8th August 2025. The outcome will assist the finalisation of any changes to regulation. Associated changes to acceptable means of compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) would be subject to further consultation.
Why your views matter
It is important to the CAA that industry stakeholders have an opportunity to voice their opinion on matters that could affect them. Consulting with stakeholders will assist us in refining proposals where appropriate and identifying potential unintended consequences.
How to respond
Please review the consultation document CAP3132 and submit your response via the online survey tool.
Audiences
- Balloons
- General Aviation
Interests
- Light aircraft
- Microlights
- Training
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