Pilot exams
FCL Theoretical Exams
Theoretical training is part of obtaining licenses and ratings.
In this section you can consult the information related to the theoretical examinations of licenses, ratings and certificates FCL
Guidelines for the realisation of theoretical examinations
- Aircraft category Aircraft and Helicopter:
Guide for conducting electronic theoretical examinations for FCL licenses and ratings.
- Aircraft category: Balloon and Planner
Electronic Testing Guide for Planner and Globe Licensing
You can consult the procedure for carrying out the theoretical examinations established by this Authority in the following guidelines:
Registration procedure for theoretical examinations
The registration procedure for theoretical exams is described and indicated in the following link Enrollment
How to apply for the certificate of theoretical subjects
- Through our AESA Electronic Headquarters Licenses and Aeronautical Medicine | Headquarters AESA General Request
- An electronic register of the General Administration of the State, the Administrations of Autonomous Communities or the entities that make up the Local Administration.
- In the Post Offices
- In the diplomatic representations or consular offices of Spain abroad.
- At the Registry Assistance Offices
- Through postal service, or in person at AESA’s offices in Madrid
You can obtain the certificate of theoretical subjects through our AESA Electronic Headquarters
AESA Electronic Headquarters Coordination of Aeronautical Teachings
Alternatively you have the possibility to request it through request instance and only in the case that you can not access through Electronic Headquarters
Application for certificate of theoretical subjects
In this case and for the purpose of submitting your application and in accordance with the provisions of Article 16 of Law 39/2015, of 1 October,
of the Common Administrative Procedure of Public Administrations, i.e.:
Agencia Estatal de Seguridad Aérea-AESA
División de Licencias al Personal Aeronáutico
Paseo de la Castellana 112
28046.Madrid. España
Remember: the documentation received via email is not processed
Information of interest
- Information note high foreign schools in the conduct of theoretical examinations for pilots New!
- Information note access for foreign organizations to the conduct aesa pilot theoretical examinations New!
- Information note on amendments to the restrictions on Russian citizens with regard to obtaining pilot licences and aeronautical medical certificates, motivated by the CJEU judgment T-233/22 ¡New! Compliance statement format New!
- Compliance statement format New!
- Information note on the timetable and venues of the theoretical examinations for 2024 ¡Updated!
- European Central Question Bank 2022 (ECQB) version 4 ¡New!
- Alternative Means of Compliance Theoretical knowledge examination for SPL BPL
- FE-D-002 Resolution theoretical exams SPL, BPL
- Resolution of 7 July 2022, of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency, amending that of 3 December 2019, laying down the basis for the development of electronic examinations of theoretical knowledge, for obtaining pilot licenses (FCL) in the categories of glider and balloon.
- Briefing note on the timing and venues of the theoretical examinations for 2023.
- Information note on modification of learning objectives, European question bank and KSA area 100
- Resolution of 16 December 2016 of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency on the conduct of electronic theoretical knowledge examinations for the acquisition of civil aeronautical certificates, licences and ratings, laying down the basis for their development
- Resolution of 22 October 2020 of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency amending the Resolution of 3 December 2019 laying down the basis for the development of electronic theoretical knowledge examinations, for obtaining pilot licences (FCL) in the categories of sailplane and balloon
- Resolution of 3 December 2019 of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency laying the basis for the development of electronic theoretical knowledge examinations, for obtaining pilot licences (FCL) in the sailplane and balloon categories
- Corrigendum to the Resolution of 3 December 2019 of the Directorate of the State Aviation Safety Agency laying the basis for the development of electronic theoretical knowledge examinations, for obtaining pilot licences (FCL) in the sailplane and balloon categories
Contact us
You can contact us through licpiloto.aesa@seguridadaerea.es
