If you are a general aviation pilot, instructor, examiner or training organisation, there are some changes that come into effect from 1st October 2025. The fixed wing PPL, NPPL, LAPL licence and the associated flying ratings are all affected. There are also changes for sailplanes and balloons.

More information can be found at www.caa.co.uk/ga – Licensing & training simplification | UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Discontinuation of issuing the LAPL (A)

From 1st October 2025 the CAA will only issue NPPL(A) and Part FCL PPL(A). Any UK issued Part-FCL LAPL(A) licences already issued will remain valid. The LAPL(H) will continue to be issued. For those on an existing LAPL (A) course, all training completed so far will be credited.

The CAA have published the interim CAP 3181  which sets out the requirements and syllabus for student pilots, pilots, instructors, examiners and training organisations to follow for the issue of a NPPL(A). A more detailed CAP will be released by the end of 2025.