HOW DO I KEEP MY RATING VALID?
When it comes to flying aeroplanes it is very important that you keep well practiced. In order to this there are criteria which must be met. These include a minimum number of hours to fly, a minimum number of take offs and landings and some time flying with an instructor.
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The minimum time required for revalidation of a microlight class rating when included in an NPPL is 12 hours within the validity period of the existing Certificate of Revalidaiton. For example, if your revalidation expiry date was 31st March 2024 you must have completed 12 hours flying before the validation expires on 31st March 2026.
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Of the 12 hours at least 6 must have been within 12 months preceding the validity expiry date and at least 6 hours must have been as Pilot in Command (PIC).​​
In addition to the minimum required flight time the holder must have completed the following:
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At least 12 take offs and landings,
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A minimum of 1 hour with an instructor entitled to give flight instruction on a microlight aircraft in the 24 month period. This can be carried out anytime in the 24-month Period and up to 6 hours with an instructor can count towards the 12 hours required.
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The rating can be signed at any time in the preceding 12 months of the expiry date providing that all the above has been carried out and the new revalidation will be valid for 24 months from the expiry date of the existing rating. If your rating has expired then please take a look at our Expired Licenses and Ratings page.
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The licence must be signed in the validity period of the existing Certificate of Revalidation and cannot be signed after this date or be backdated by an examiner.​
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Before carrying a passenger a pilot must have carried out at least three take offs and landings in the previous 90 days.