We keep our aircraft is on the N register (registered with the United States FAA). This offers us both a slightly more relaxed (though no less safe) approach to certification and a more manageable and appropriate route to an Instument Rating (IR). If you join the group, we can help you through the process of obtaining either a full US licence or what is called a 'Restricted Certificate' based on your UK licence.

Alternatively, with a UK licence (an 'old-style' licence, or a JAR-FCL, or a NPPL), you are allowed to fly an N-registered aircraft under all of the privileges of your UK licence, provided that you keep within a single UK FIR (Flight Information Region).

Although from time to time we hear scare stories predicting the end of the right to keep and fly N-registered aircraft in the UK, the indications are that this is not realistically likely to happen.

More detail of what it takes to get a 'Restricted Certificate' >>

This information is only intended to give a flavour, and is given in good faith on an 'as far as we know' basis. For definitive information you must consult the relevant legislative bodies - including the FAA, the UK CAA, and EASA.