Services and information
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Instrument rating
How to apply
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Apply for an Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or Instrument Rating (Restricted) (IR(R))
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Apply for a multi engine piston MEP rating
How to apply
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Apply for a single engine piston rating (SEP)
Access our online application form to apply for an SEP rating, which allows you to pilot single engine aeroplanes
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Applying for Additional Ratings
Details of requirements and guidance on how to apply for an Aerobatic, Sailplane Towing, Banner Towing, Flight Test or Mountain Rating.
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Initial issue of a multi pilot aeroplane type rating
How to apply
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Initial issue of a multi pilot helicopter type rating
How to apply for an initial issue
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Keeping your ratings valid
Ratings can be revalidated before they expire and renewed after they expire. The process is conducted mainly through flying schools.
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What to do if your rating has expired
Guidance for private pilots
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What to do if your rating is about to expire
Guidance for private pilots
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Renew a multi pilot helicopter type rating
How to renew your rating
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Renew multi pilot aeroplane type rating
How to renew your rating
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Revalidate a multi pilot aeroplane type rating
How to apply
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Revalidate a multi pilot helicopter type rating
How to apply
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Night rating for aeroplanes
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Night rating for airships
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Night rating for balloons
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Night rating for helicopters
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