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<p>Under the EASA Aircrew Regulation pilots of EASA aircraft are required to hold
an EASA licence. However, certain non EASA aeroplane and helicopter licences remain
valid until 8 April 2018 to enable a smooth transition to the new requirements. The
CAA publicised the requirement when the Aircrew Regulation was adopted and has been
actively advising licence holders of this requirement through a variety of channels.
Those seeking further information will find it on the CAA website.</p><p> </p><p>All
pilots who hold a licence issued under the Joint Aviation Requirements that preceded
the Aircrew Regulation and who have a valid medical certificate, without which they
cannot fly an EASA aircraft, have now been issued with an EASA licence. This is the
vast majority of pilots who hold such licences.</p><p> </p><p>The holders of other
licences that wish to fly EASA aircraft will need to convert their licence to an EASA
licence. However, there is no obligation on pilots to convert their licences. Those
that do not convert their licences will still be able to fly non-EASA aircraft such
as historic, homebuilt or very light aircraft.</p>
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