The privileges of the Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Aeroplanes) holder are specified in Regulation 1178/2011 (‘Part-FCL’), paragraph FCL.105.A. The LAPL is regulated by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for pilots in the European Union. In other countries, similar licenses may exist with different names and specific requirements.
The holder may exercise his privileges to act as pilot-in-command of aeroplanes during non-commercial flights. The LAPL(A) grants the ability to fly for recreational purposes, with the ability to carry passengers. However, there are restrictions in place, including limits on the type of aircraft you can fly, the conditions under which you can operate (e.g., only in VFR – Visual Flight Rules), and you cannot fly commercially (e.g., for hire or reward).
The course usually takes approximately 3 months. We strongly recommend to commence theoretical part of the course during the winter months while to start flying in late April or early May to obtain the licence in mid-summer the same year.