Yesterday I got home to see that my PPL licence has arrived!
After being told my PPL initial issue was on hold, I called the CAA on Tuesday and they told me that I could expect the licence within 4-5 working days.
I then sent an email to the lady who requested me to provide additional information asking if she could process my licence quicker as I have waited 3 weeks already and I am waiting to start the ATPL theory. I also explained the hold up wasn’t actually my fault but theirs and my ATO’s. She had previously quoted me up to 10 working days so I wasn’t sure if I was going to make any progress with this, but I figured nothing ventured, nothing gained.
I was shocked when I came home yesterday and had a missed package from Fedex but they said it was with my neighbor. I hadn’t ordered anything, and I knew that the CAA use Fedex, so I got a bit excited!
Unfortunately, they were out when I tried to collect it on my lunch break, but after I got home from work I managed to get the package and was happy to see that my PPL licence has arrived!
Excellent news! I am now officially able to share my love of aviation with my friends and my family by being able to have them come fly with me!
I had already chosen Bristol Ground School for my ATPL ground school so I logged onto the website and signed up for module one of the ATPL study. I purchased a Jeppesen Route Manual and a drawing kit, paid the £1,518.20 and I am now an ATPL student.
I am very keen to get cracking on the ATPL theory with a goal of completing it within 9-12 months.

Congratulations!
Now you are a pilot! All family will enjoy fly for free!
Happy for you.
Thanks a lot Jose! I know you will be following me and joining the club real soon 🙂
Congratulations, bet that was a nice surprise when you get home
Big time! I think someone at the CAA took pity on me!
I have a strange question.
I received the license but that big A4 paper can’t be cut (it says on another small note) but the plastic support has pockets only for the cut size !!!
help me with a picture please!
Hi, you just fold it up. Defo don’t cut it.
Thank you,
I made a perfect color copy that I cut out and put in those many pockets.
I will not fold it at all :),
(Original A4 stays at home in the safe box)
I think you may need your original licence on you while flying. I would seek clarification on this.