{"id":393,"date":"2025-10-13T20:15:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T20:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lacflyingschool.co.uk\/?page_id=393"},"modified":"2025-10-15T15:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:36:53","slug":"after-you-get-your-license","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lacflyingschool.co.uk\/?page_id=393","title":{"rendered":"After you get your license"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Once you have your PPL(A) or NPPL(A) it&#8217;s a great idea to get the Night Rating and the IMC Rating. These ratings will make you a safer, more accurate pilot and allow you to use your license and aircraft to their fullest potential.<\/p>\n<p>You can continue to fly the aircraft used in your training as we operate a small, limited membership no-equity share which allows you to hire an LAC aircraft for your own use.<\/p>\n<p>There is a rich group of LAC alumni based at Barton and other UK airfields, with thriving WhatsApp groups, aircraft shares, social gatherings and fly-outs.<\/p>\n<p>When you complete your flight training we can connect you with volunteers who are happy to act as friendly, informal mentors as you take the first steps on your post-license flying journey.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to contact the group, simply complete the form below.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><em>Please note the information in this form is sent outside LAC to some nice volunteers who informally coordinate post-license activities. 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