What is LAPL?
EASA Licences and ratings
What is LAPL?
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LAPL in aviation stands for Light Aircraft Pilot Licence.
The LAPL abbreviation always comes with an aircraft category designator at the end.
- LAPL(A) stands for Aeroplanes
- LAPL(H) stands for Helicopters
It is EASA established pilot licence. The privileges of the holder of an LAPL are to act without remuneration as pilot in command in non-commercial operations on the appropriate aircraft category (aeroplanes or helicopters). LAPL is however not recognised by ICAO member states and the privileges could only be exercised in EASA airspace and in EASA aircraft.
It is not possible to convert nor to validate the licence in USA under FAA for example.
