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Frequently asked questions

What kind of medical certificate is required for the issuance of a balloon pilot licence?

In order to exercise the privileges of a Balloon Pilot Licence (BPL) issued in accordance with Annex III (Part BFCL) to Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395, the pilot shall hold at least a valid LAPL medical certificate.

For the exercise of the privileges of a GLP licence for the purpose of:

  • commercial passenger balloon flights, the pilot shall hold at least a valid Class 2 medical certificate, - a valid Class 1 medical certificate, - a valid Class 2 medical certificate, - a valid Class 2 medical certificate.
  • a commercial operation, other than commercial passenger balloon transport, with more than four persons on board the aircraft, the pilot shall hold at least a valid Class 2 medical certificate;
Once I have passed the GLP proficiency test, how long do I have to apply to the Authority for a licence to be issued?

An applicant shall apply for the issuance of a GLP and associated privileges, ratings or certificates no later than six months after the successful completion of the skill test or assessment of competence.

As a holder of a balloon licence, is the hot air balloon or night flight rating reflected on the licence?

There is currently no application for this. In this regard, upon completion of the rating training, it shall be recorded in the logbook and signed by the FI(B) responsible for the training in accordance with BFCL.200 and BFCL.210 of Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/395 of 13 March 2018.