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General Aviation

Information for sports and leisure flying
Working with you

Working with you

We are committed to supporting recreational flying through proportionate regulation.

Learning to fly

Learning to fly

How to become a private pilot, including flying school details and an introduction to licensing.

Pilot licensing, exams and medical certificates

Pilot licensing, exams and medical certificates

Apply for a licence, rating or medical certificate, convert your UK or JAR licence and access detailed requirements for licences and ratings

Information for pilot training organisations

Information for pilot training organisations

Safety guidance and resources

Safety guidance and resources

How to fly safely and legally

Aircraft ownership and maintenance

Aircraft ownership and maintenance

Registration and airworthiness requirements

Displays, events and activities

Displays, events and activities

Guidance and approvals