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Frequently asked questions

I have two or more ratings currently noted as SET LAND or SET SEA but I have only completed the FI/CRI instructor course for one of the models, can I practise in the others?

To practice in the rest of the variants covered by the SET rating, you will need to check that you meet the requirements set out in the FCL.915 b).

I am an instructor for one or more of the models included in the EASA Endorsement List, can I be an instructor for any of them?

No, your privileges as an instructor are limited to the variants for which you have completed the differences or familiarisation course, as appropriate, once you meet the requirements set out in FCL.915.

How long will my SET LAND and/or SET SEA instructor certificate be valid?

The validity date of your SET LAND and/or SET SEA instructor certificate will be the same as your current date.

I am an examiner for one of the models listed above, what should I do?

As the examiner certificate is associated with the licence document and the instructor certificate, when updating the licence, EASA will automatically initiate the procedure to update your examiner certificate.

I am an instructor for one or more of the models listed above, what do I need to do to update my instructor certificate with the new SET notation?

As the instructor certificate is noted on the licence, when you complete the licence update procedure (see question 4), you will receive an updated instructor certificate as an ex-officio action by EASA without any action on your part.

I am applying for a SET SEA or SET LAND rating, will I be able to fly all aircraft covered by this rating?

No, the initial training is received exclusively in one of the variants.

If, once the variant has been registered, you wish to practice in another variant, you must take the appropriate differences or familiarisation course and record this in the logbook.

I have the SET LAND notation on my licence and I want to extend it to SET SEA, what should I do?

The new rating course must be taken at an approved ATO; From 13 February 2025 SET LAND and SET SEA are no longer variants of the same rating, but are now separate ratings with separate courses given at an ATO.

I have the SET SEA notation on my licence and I want to extend it to SET LAND, what should I do?

He shall undertake the new rating course at an approved ATO. From 13 February 2025 SET LAND and SET SEA are no longer variants of the same rating, becoming separate ratings with separate courses taught at an ATO.

I have completed the difference/familiarisation course for one of the ratings listed above and now hold a SET SEA or SET LAND rating, can I practise in that variant?

Whether the pilot can exercise privileges in all variants or not shall be known to the person concerned, who shall be responsible for verifying that he/she complies with the requirements of FCL.710(d).

To revalidate my SET SEA or SET LAND rating, do I have to pass a proficiency check in each of the rating variants contained in my licence?

No, for revalidation of the SET class rating it is only necessary to comply with the revalidation requirements of FCL.740.A(b)(3) in one of the variants.

The exercise of privileges on the remaining SET variants held shall be in accordance with FCL.710(d).