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Recreational pilot licence
Gaining an RPL allows you to fly single-engine, non-pressurised light aeroplanes or single-engine helicopters.
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Amateur-built aircraft
Information about the process of building and certifying an amateur-built aircraft.
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Vector magazine and Part 149 pilot/parachutist certificate holders
If you hold a Part 149 certificate, we want to offer you a free subscription to Vector.
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Microlight aircraft operating rules
AC103-1 - Microlight aircraft operating rules
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