Permits to Fly
Application and guidance information associated with CAA Permits to Fly
VARIATION OF PERMIT TO FLY TO REMOVE PROHIBITION ON FLIGHT OVER CONGESTED AREAS
The standard Permit to Fly issued by the CAA includes a condition prohibiting flight over the congested area of a city, town or settlement. The CAA has, after careful consideration of the levels of safety achieved for certain categories of permit aircraft, decided that this condition should be withdrawn for aeroplanes in certain categories.
Following feedback from industry, the Applications and Approvals Department is delighted to announce the introduction of a new service designed to assist customers with urgent applications. To make an application under the service, please complete form Special Same Day Application Form.
The Applications and Approvals Department will charge for replacements and copies of documents to be issued at the owners/operators request, however please note that the charge will be applied per certificate. |
A Permit to Fly is granted, in accordance with BCAR A3-7, only to aircraft that do not meet the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) certification standards required for the issue of a Certificate of Airworthiness (CofA).
Aircraft in this category are generally ex-military, amateur built, microlight, gyroplanes or without a valid Type Certificate.
A Permit to Fly may also be issued in the event of a CofA becoming temporarily invalid.
CAP 733 - "Permit to Fly Aircraft" is a comprehensive source of information regarding Permits to Fly and provides guidance on the following topics:
- Qualifying for the Initial Issue of a Permit to Fly
- Criteria for the Issue of a Permit to Fly
- Modifying or Repairing a Permit to Fly Aircraft
- Maintenance Inspection and Revalidation of an Aircraft Issued with a Permit to Fly
- Operation of a Permit to Fly Aircraft
Special Approvals
Some organisations have been granted Special Approvals to perform tasks on behalf of the CAA. These may include the application or recommendation for renewal of a Permit to Fly.
Applying for a Permit to Fly- Issue or Subsequent Issue
CAA Form SRG 1710, together with the appropriate fee, should be sent to the Applications and Approvals Department. Details of costs can be found in the CAA Scheme of Charges - Airworthiness, Noise Certification and Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Emissions.
Applying for Permit to Fly- Renewal
Non-ex-military aircraft
CAA Form SRG 1711, together with the appropriate fee, should be sent to the Applications and Approvals Department. Details of costs can be found in the CAA Scheme of Charges - Airworthiness, Noise Certification and Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Emissions.
A8-20 ex-military aircraft over 2730 kg Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW)
CAA Form AD202P, together with the appropriate fee, should be sent to the Applications and Approvals Department. Details of costs can be found in the CAA Scheme of Charges - Airworthiness, Noise Certification and Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Emissions.
A8-20 ex-military aircraft under 2730 kg MTOW
If renewal is to be carried out by an approved organisation, CAA Form AD202P, together with the appropriate fee, should be sent to the Applications and Approvals Department.
If renewal is to be carried out by the CAA, CAA Form SRG 1711, together with the appropriate fee, should be sent to the Applications and Approvals Department. Details of costs can be found in the CAA Scheme of Charges - Airworthiness, Noise Certification and Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Emissions.
Permits to Fly
Further information is available in the CAA Scheme of Charges - Airworthiness, Noise Certification and Aircraft and Aircraft Engine Emissions. In the event of a discrepancy between the information here and the Scheme of Charges, the Scheme of Charges takes precedence.
| Aircraft Weight | Issue | Renewal |
| Up to 500 kg | £516 | £258 |
| 501 kg-2730 kg | £956 | £478 |
| Over 2730 kg | £1,268 | £634 |
Credit/Debit Card Payments
The Applications and Approvals Department is now able to accept Credit and Debit card payments. Please refer to Form SRG 1706 and follow the instructions detailed.
CAA Process Flowcharts
Renewal of a CAA Permit to Fly
Further information
CAP 632 - "Operation of 'Permit to Fly' Ex-Military Aircraft on the UK Register"
Information bulletin from the DGAC - List of French aircraft types conforming to Annex II of regulation (EC) 216/2008
