Trainee licence: option 1 vs option 2
Option 1 means being supervised for 20% of the lessons you give. Option 2 means at least 20 hours of extra training. You choose one when you apply and can't change.
Option 1: supervision
Your sponsoring ADI supervises 20% of all lessons you give while you hold the licence, recorded on form ADI 21S, signed by you both.
Option 2: extra training
At least 20 hours of extra training on the training programme topics, completed within 3 months of getting the licence and before you book Part 3, recorded on form ADI 21AT. If you fail Part 3, or don't book it within 3 months, you need 5 more hours each time.
GOV.UK suggests talking to your sponsoring ADI or training organisation about which suits you.
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Sources: GOV.UK: trainee licence options. Last checked October 2026.
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