The purpose of this consultation was for you to give the CAA views on our proposal of extending paid-for initial (Ab initio) pilot training to be conducted using amateur-built microlights which hold a UK national Permit-to-Fly (PtF).
We presented a comprehensive, yet proportionate set of requirements to mitigate risks and where possible align safety standards for airworthiness to a comparable level of safety with those already in the flight training environment.
The consultation was drafted by the CAA with input from members of the GA community, asked six main questions and was open for six weeks.
We received a total of 400 responses of which 387 were unique. Where possible, the unique responses were categorised in order to identify and weight the responses accordingly. We have prepared a Comment Response document (CAP1927) that summarises the results.
Following this consultation results analysis, we have been liaising internally within the CAA and CAP1927 sets out how this project will now be undertaken.
In this consultation document we propose extending paid-for initial pilot training to be conducted using amateur-built microlights which hold a UK national Permit to Fly (PtF).
We are proposing that this training can now be undertaken by those pilots who are not owners of the aircraft. Currently, to undertake initial training in PtF aeroplanes, the student would need to be an owner or part-owner for this to be acceptable.
The CAA believes this consultation represents a comprehensive yet proportionate set of requirements and, by implementing the safety mitigations proposed by the BMAA and the LAA provides a sound basis for maintaining appropriate safety standards of airworthiness as well as ensuring that training and testing for pilots is more accessible.
The change could have a positive impact on the flight training sector, including potential cost savings that could encourage greater student up-take.
The consultation document sets out:
Consultation questions are included in appendix A.
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