The National Private Pilot Licence is aimed at recreational pilots who wish to fly within the UK during the daytime. It has a lower minimum hours requirement than the Part-FCL PPL(A) and is therefore cheaper to attain.

You will need either a UK CAA Class 2 medical from an Aircrew Medical Examiner or a Pilot Medical Declaration which can be obtained through the UK CAA’s Portal

Ratings such as night, instrument or twin engine can be added at a later date, You can also gain credit 30 hours of your training time towards an Part-FCL PPL(A) if you wish to move on to that later.

NPPL in detail;

Allows UK recreational flying, by day, to visual flight rules

Can carry up to 3 passengers in a single engine aircraft up to 2000kgs maximum all up weight

Minimum of 32 hours training to include;

22 hours dual training ( includes 1 hour instrument appreciation).

10 hours solo

Same ground school exams as Part-FCL PPL(A) -Air Law, Principles of Flight, Meteorology, Navigation, Communication, Human Performance, Aircraft General, Flight Performance, Radiotelephony Practical