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Paper-based applications

Download forms and find out what documents you need to include with your application

You can apply for many general aviation pilot licences using our paper-based application route.

Information about what forms to use and what other documents you will need to include with your application can be found on the page for each individual licence:

LAPL applications

Apply for a LAPL (A)

Apply for a LAPL (H)

Apply for a LAPL (S)

PPL, SPL and BPL applications

Apply for a PPL (A)

Apply for a PPL (H)

Apply for a SPL

General aviation

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General aviation News

Pilot fined for flying in and out of military aerodrome without permission 20 January, 2021

The CAA’s General Aviation Unit finishes 2020 with a focus on life after EU Exit 11 December, 2020

New procedure for reviewing the classification of airspace launched 30 November, 2020

General aviation Blogs

International Civil Aviation Day 7 December, 2020

How safe is recreational flying in the UK 25 February, 2020

Bringing ADS-B surveillance trials to airfields 1 March, 2019

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