PPL(H)

How to Convert an Expired JAR Licence to an EASA Licence

(Updated on 22nd March 2021) EASA Licence Conversion Now that the EASA regulations have been fully implemented, I am getting enquiries from worried pilots who have let both their helicopter type rating and their licence expire. The old JAR licence needed to be renewed every 5 years. The new EASA Licence (more correctly referred to […]

Passing the Oral Test for the PPL

(Updated on 14th March 2021) I have been getting requests from many people looking for advice on what kind of questions come up during the oral test for the PPL. Examiners are required to test a student’s knowledge and for many, this can be the most stressful part of the testing process. As part of […]

Passing the EASA Flight Test and EASA Oral Test

(Updated on 4th March 2021) The EASA Skill Test When a PPL student finishes their training the instructor has to prepare them for the EASA PPL skill test. The skill test involves a flight test and an oral test. As a student, you must pass both of these. The oral test is normally completed before […]

Convert FAA License to European Part-FCL License

(Updated on 6th February 2021) Convert FAA PPL/CPL/ATPL to EASA PPL This post applies to anyone who has an ICAO helicopter license with a minimum of 100 hours flight time as a pilot. If you need to convert the ICAO licence to an EASA Part-FCL PPL license, this post will explain what is required. The […]