Is passing the skills test the only requirement before issuing my licence?
In a word, no! Before you take the test you must have demonstrated your ability to fly as a Pilot-in-Command in other ways. Once you have passed your Air Law exam and reached the required flying standard, your instructor will send you on your First Solo your first opportunity to fly the aircraft on your own. This will be for one circuit only. Following that, again when you have reached the required standard, you will be released for your Solo Cross Country where you will fly the aircraft on your own to two other airfields, landing at each of them before flying back.
