EU-Flight Crew Licensing

OVERALL STRUCTURE – Items related to Gliding

EU-Regulation Nr. …. Publication O.J. ……

Annex 1 - Part FCL

Subpart A General Requirements

Subpart B Light Aircraft Pilot Licence – LAPL Section 1 Common Requirements Section 4 Specific requirements LAPL(S)

Subpart C Private Pilot Licence – PPL, SPL, BPL Section 1 Common requirements Section 5 Specific requirements SPL

Subpart I Additional ratings

Subpart J Instructors Section 1 Common requirements Section 2 Specific requirements Flight Instructors (FI)

Subpart K Examiners Section 1 Common requirements Section 2 Specific requirements for Flight Examiners (FE) Section 7 Specific requirements for Flight Instructor Examiners (FIE)

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 1/18/ Transfer Start: 08-04-2012

All Non-JAR-licences ( = GPL’s) via “Conversion Report” by the CA in consultation with EASA

MS may decide not to apply FCL until 08-04-2015 for: - SPL - LAPL(S) - sailplane towing

Unofficial….

“Staff Working Paper ….” (13/07/2011)

Opt out by CA till 08-04-2013 Tranfer of existing licenses finished by 08-04-2013 Full application from 08-04-2015 ATO must start from 08-04-2014 All training in the time between will be done according national rules followed by a transfer on 08-04-2015 towards FCL.

Existing Medical certificate will last till end of vailidity – but max. till 2017

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 2/18/ Subpart A - General Requirements

Section - / FCL.001 Competent Authority

CA is the authority designated by the Member State

FCL.010 Definitions Abbreviations used:

Aerobatic flight CA – Competent Authority Aeroplane MS – Member State(s) Aircraft FI – Fligh Instructor Category of aircraft  ‘Sailplanes” FE – Flight Examiner Commercial air transport FIE – Flight Instructor Examiner Cross Country Dual Instruction Time Flight time Pilot-in Command Powered sailplane Private Pilot Proficiency check Renewal Revalidation Sailplane Skill test Solo flight time Touring Motor Glider Type of aircraft

FCL.015 Application and issue of licences, ratings, certificates

a) Application in form and manner established by the CA b) Extentions, limitations, ratings … endorsed by the CA c) Only ONE licence per category of aircraft d) Application for a licence, ratings, certificates for an other category via CA who issued the initial licence OR transfer of licensing + medical records to an other CA

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 3/18/ FCL.020 Student pilot

Min. 14 years

FCL.025 Theoretical examinations

- entire set of examination under the responsability of one MS - only when recommended by an ATO - recommendation is valid for 12 months - pass standard = 75% - examinations/re-takes completed within 18 months

- Result is valid for 24 months

FCL.030 Skill Test

- valid theoretical examination before skill test is required

FCL.040 Exercise of the privileges:

- valid ratings required

FCL.045 Documents: on board when flying

- valid licence - valid medical certificate - identification document - students need a FI-authorisation for cross-country flights

FCL.050 Recording flight time:

In a form and manner established by the CA

FCL.055 Language Proficiency:

For SPL/LAPL(S) NOT REQUIRED

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 4/18/ FCL.060 Recent experience:

- to carry a passenger min. 3 take-offs/landing in the preceding 90 days

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 5/18/ Subpart B - Light Aircraft Pilot Licence - LAPL Subpart C - Sailplane Pilot Licence - SPL

Section 1 - Common Requirements Section 1 - Common requirements

FCL.100 Minimum age: FCL.200 Minimum age:

Min. 16 years Min. 16 years

FCL.105 Privileges

To act as PIC without remuneration in non commercial operations

FCL.115 Training course FCL. 210 Training course:

All training (Theoretical & flight instruction) via ATO Applicant shall complete a training course at an ATO

FCL.120 Theoretical knowledge examination FCL.215 Theoretical knowledge examination

Common subjects: Common subjects: 1. Air law 1. Air law 2. Human Performance 2. Human Performance 3. Meteo 3. Meteo 4. Communications 4. Communications

Related to aircraft category – sailplanes: Related to aircraft category – sailplanes: 5. Principles of flight 5. Principles of flight 6. Operational procedures 6. Operational procedures 7. Flight performance and planning 7. Flight performance and planning 8. Aircraft general knowledge 8. Aircraft general knowledge 9. Navigation 9. Navigation

FCL.125 Skill test FCL.235 Skill test

With a FE With an FE

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 6/18/ Section 4 - Specific requirements LAPL(S) Section 5 - Specific requirements SPL

FCL.105.S Privileges: FCL.205.S Privileges:

To ast as PIC on To ast as PIC on - sailplanes - sailplanes - powered sailplanes - powered sailplanes - TMG if holder shall comply with FCL.135.S - TMG if holder shall comply with FCL.135.S

Carrying a passenger: Carrying a passenger: Experience of 10 Hr flight time or 30 launches after issuing licence Experience of 10 Hr flight time or 30 launches after issuing licence

Remuneration is possible for non commercial operations if applicant - min. 18 years - experience of min. 75 hrs flight time or 200 launches after the issuance of the SPL - passed a proficiency check with a FE

A holder of a SPL with FI and/or FE certificate may receive remuneration for - provision of flight instruction - conduct of prof checks and/or skill test for LAPL(S) or SPL licence

FCL.110.S Experience requirements FCL.210.S Experience requirements

Min. 15 Hrs of flight training: Min. 15 Hrs of flight training: - 10 hrs. dual flight instruction - 10 hrs. dual flight instruction - 2 hrs supervised solo flight time - 2 hrs supervised solo flight time - 45 launches/landings - 45 launches/landings - 1 solo XC-flight of at least 50 km - 1 solo XC-flight of at least 50 km or or 1 dual XC flight with a FI of min. 100 km 1 dual XC flight with a FI of min. 100 km

Max. 7 hrs of flight training may be completed on a TMG Max. 7 hrs of flight training may be completed on a TMG

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 7/18/ * Some credits for applicants with PIC experience * Some credits for applicants with PIC experience Max. up to 50% + appreciation of ATO Max. up to 50% + appreciation of ATO

N.B. Applicants for a SPL holding a LAPL(S) will be fully credited

FCL.130.S Launch methods FCL.220.S Launch methodes

- Launch method = the one used during the skill test - Launch method = the one used during the skill test

Extra launch methods with training: Extra launch methods with training: - winch launch: - winch launch: min. 10 launches in dual min. 10 launches in dual min. 5 solo launches under supervision min. 5 solo launches under supervision - aero tow: - aero tow: min. 5 launches in duel min. 5 launches in duel min. 5 solo launches under supervision min. 5 solo launches under supervision - self launch: - self launch: min. 5 launches in dual - TMG may be used min. 5 launches in dual - TMG may be used min. 5 solo launches under supervision min. 5 solo launches under supervision

After training is completed, FI will enter method(s) in logbook After training is completed, FI will enter method(s) in logbook

To maintain launch privileges: To maintain launch privileges: - min. 5 launches in every method during the last 24 months - min. 5 launches in every method during the last 24 months

In case the pilot do not comply, missing launches in dual with or In case the pilot do not comply, missing launches in dual with or solo under supervision of a FI solo under supervision of a FI

FCL.135.S Extension to TMG:

Extra training in an ATO: - 6 Hrs flight instruction on a TMG: 4 hrs dual flight training 1 solo XC-flight of min. 150 km + 1 landing/take off on an other aerodrome

 Skil test with an Examiner With oral test of theoretical knowledge

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 8/18/ FCL.140.S Recency requirements: FCL.230.S Recency requirements:

For sailplanes and powered sailplanes during the last 24 months: For sailplanes and powered sailplanes during the last 24 months:

- 5 hrs flight time incl. 15 launches - 5 hrs flight time incl. 15 launches - 2 training flights with a FI - 2 training flights with a FI

In case of TMG privileges during the last 24 months: In case of TMG privileges during the last 24 months:

- 12 hrs of flight time incl. 12 take offs/landings - 12 hrs of flight time incl. 12 take offs/landings - 1 hr refresher training with a FI * - 1 hr refresher training with a FI * *may be combined if applicant holds also a PPL(A)/LAPL(A) *may be combined if applicant holds also a PPL(A)/LAPL(A)

Pilots who do not comply shall: Pilots who do not comply shall: - pass a proficiency check with an Examiner - pass a proficiency check with an Examiner or or - make the missing flight hrs and/of t-o/landings in dual or under - make the missing flight hrs and/of t-o/landings in dual or under supervision of a FI supervision of a FI

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 9/18/ Subpart H - Class and Type Ratings

Section 1 - Common Requirements

FCL.700 NO Class or Type rating for LAPL(S), SPL

Subpart I - Additional ratings

Section /

FCL.800 Aerobatics:

Experience: - min. 40 hrs flight time or 120 launches as PIC completed after the issuance of the licence

Training course in an ATO: - theoretical knowledge instruction - min. 5 hrs or 20 flights of aerobatic instruction

(extention to other categories …)

FCL.805 Sailplane towing:  aeroplane or TMG – equal requirements

Experience : - min. 30 hrs flight time as PIC AND 60 t-o/landings completed after issuance of the licence

Training course at an ATO: - theoretical knowledge instruction on towing ops and procedures - min. 10 instruction flights towing a sailplane including min. 5 dual instruction flights

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 10/18/ - except for holders of a SPL/LAPL(S) min. 5 familiarisation flights on board of a sailplane in aero tow

 Switch from aeroplane to TMG or from TMG to aeroplane: - min. 3 dual training flights with a FI covering the syllabus

Recency requirements: - min. 5 tows during the last 24 months

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 11/18/ Subpart J - Instructors

Section 1 - Common Requirements FCL.900 General:

- holding a licence for the aircraft category - holding an instructor certificate

FCL.915 Prerequisites and requirements:

a) min. 18 years b) holding a licence and rating when necessary (e.g. aerobatics) entitled to act as PIC during the flight instruction c) some credits towards further ratings

FCL.920 Competences and assessment:

Instructors will be trained to achieve the following competences: — Prepare resources, — Create a climate conducive to learning, — Present knowledge, — Integrate Threat and Error Management (TEM) and crew resource management, — Manage time to achieve training objectives, — Facilitate learning, — Assess trainee performance, — Monitor and review progress, — Evaluate training sessions, — Report outcome

FCL.930 Training course:

Applicants shall have completed a training course at an ATO Theoretical knowledge & flight instruction

FCL.935 Assessment of competence:

a) an applicant shall pass an assessment of competence in the

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 12/18/ appropriate category of aircraft will demonstrate to an Examiner the ability to instruct a student to the level required for the licence/rating/certificate

b) this assessment shall include:

- demonstration of competencies (FCL.920) - oral examinations (ground, pre-flight, in-flight, post-flight) - exercises to evaluate the competencies

FCL.940 Validity

Certificate is valid for 3 years

Section 2 – Specific requirements for FI(S)

FCL.905.FI Privileges:

To conduct flight instruction for the issue, revalidation, renewal of:

a) SPL, LAPL(S) b) class extention (aerobatics) – if qualified for this c) to a candidate FI if he has - min. experience of 50 hrs or 150 launches on flight instruction on sailplanes - passed an assessment with a FIE

FCL.910.FI Restricted privileges:

A new FI will have restricted privileges - to conduct flight instruction only under supervision of a FI – nominated by the ATO - no authorisation for first solo flight or first solo XC-flight

unless an experience (under supervision) of - 15 hrs or 50 launches of flight instruction - covering the full training syllabus

FCL.915.FI Prerequisites:

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 13/18/ - min. 100 hrs and 200 launches as PIC on sailplanes/powered sailplanes

in case the applicant wishes to give instruction on a TMG: - min. 30 hrs as PIC on TMG + - additional assessment by a FI-TMG

FCL.930.FI Training course:

a) passed a specific pre-entry flight test with a FI (within 6 months preceding the start of the course) b) course content: - 25 hrs. of teaching and learning - min. 30 hrs. of theoretical knowledge instruction incl. progress tests - min. 6 hrs or 20 launches of flight instruction in case of TMG: - 6 hrs. dual flight training on TMG

FCL.940.FI Revalidation – Renewal:

a) For “revalidation” – the applicant shall fulfil to 2 of the following 3 requirements: - min. 30 hrs or 60 launches in flight instruction in sailplanes, powered sailplanes or TMG (or as FE) in 36 months (validity period of the FI-certificate) - attend a refresher seminar within the validity period - pass an assessment with a FIE within the last 12 months of the validity

b) By each THIRD revalidation an assessment with a FIE is required

c) For “Renewal” = FI certificate has lapsed: - attend a refresher seminar (in last 12 months) - pass an assessment with a FIE

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 14/18/ Subpart K - Examiners

Section 1 - Common Requirements FCL.1000 Certificates

Holding a licence respective to the conducted skill tests, proficiency checks, assessment of competence and the privilige to instruct them = licence for the category + FI certificate

FCL.1005 Limitations of privileges in case of vested interests:

- skill tests or assessments of competence of applicants to whom they have conducted flight instruction - whenever they feel their objectivity may be affected

FCL.1010 Prerequisites:

- Applicants shall demonstrate their knowledge, background and appropriate experience - not subject to any sanction, suspension, revocation of the licence, certificate during the last 3 years

FCL.1015 Standardisation:

Applicants for a FE-certificate shall follow a “standardisation course” provided by the CA or by an ATO approved by the CA.

Content: theoretical and practical instructions - 2 skill tests, prof. checks or assessments of competence - instruction on the applicable rules & requirements of Part FCL, operations, documentation and reporting - briefing on national administrative procedures

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 15/18/ N.B. FE certificate is MS related! = a FE may not take an examination of an applicant who is related to an other MS/CA! Unless an agreement with that MS…… (Notificaton + received a briefing from that CA) !!!

FCL.1020 Assessment of competence:

An applicant for a FE certificate shall demonstrate his competence to an Inspector of the CA or to a senior FE specifically authorised by the CA to do so

Assessment contains: the conduct of a skill test, proficiency check, assessment of competence, incl. briefing, skill test or etc. , debriefing, recording administration

FCL.1025 Validity, revalidation, renewal

a) validity: 3 years

b) revalidation: - during the validity period te conduct of min. 2 skill test, prof. checks or assessments per year - attend a FE refresher seminar provided by the CA or by an ATO approved by the CA, during the last 12 months of the Validity - one of the skill tests of prof checks during the last 12 months of the validity period shall have been assessed by an inspector of the CA or by a senior FE specifically authorised by the CA

c) renewal: idem as FCL.1020

FCL.1030 Conduct of tests

General rules about how to conduct tests, how to handle administration

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 16/18/ Section - 2 - Special requirements for FE

FCL.1005.FE Privileges and conditions:

Are to conduct

1) skill tests and prof checks for the SPL and LAPL(S) provided the FE has the following experience: - 300 hrs flight time as PIC on sailplanes, powered sailplanes - including 150 hrs or 300 launches flight instruction

2) prof checks for the extension of the SPL privileges to commercial operations provided the FE has the following experience: - 300 hrs flight time as PIC on sailplanes, powered sailplanes - including 90 hrs flight instruction

3) skill test for the extention of the SPL or LAPL(S) privileges to TMG, provided the FE has the following experience: - 300 hrs flight time as PIC on sailplanes, powered sailplanes - including 50 hrs flight instruction on TMG

FCL.1010.FE Prerequisites:

An applicant for a FE certificate shall hold a FI certificate for the appropriate category

Section - 7 - Specific requirements for Flight Instructor Examiners

FCL.1005.FI Privileges and conditions: E To conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation, renewal of a FI certificate

FCL.110.FIE Prerequisites:

- holding a valid FI certificate

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 17/18/ - min. experience: - 500 hrs of flight time as PIC on sailplanes or powered sailplanes - 10 hrs or 30 take-offs/landings on a TMG when wishing to conduct assessments on competence on TMG - 10 hrs or 30 launches instructing applicants for the FI certificate

EGU/pp 2011-09-02 v.1 18/18/