The LAPL licence is only valid within the United Kingdom, however permission may be sought from the officials of the destination country to fly abroad. This licence can be obtained by anyone who is fit enough to drive a car, and in fact the medical requirements follow those issued by the DVLA for car and HGV drivers. Quite frequently PPL holders transfer their medical to that required for LAPL when the CAA medical requirements become too much for them. Therefore this licence is a highly desirable qualification for pilots wishing to tour with family and friends without venturing overseas.

Course requirements include:

A minimum of 35 hour flight training (25 of which are with an instructor and the remaining hours as supervised solo including navigation)

A medical declaration signed by your own GP