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Frequently asked questions

Questions related to licences in the glider category - sfcl - I hold a sfcl licence with a glider towing or aerial advertising towing rating, in order to continue the exercise of flying privileges and I am still lacking

In application of provision Five of the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 the time limit defined in FCL. 205(f) for proving experience is extended to the last 2 years and 8 months.

Questions relating to licences in the glider category - sfcl - Do the measures for exemption of the period of validity of the theoretical subjects also apply to the defined period of 18 months to pass the complete set of theoretical subjects?

The exemption measure described in paragraph (h) of the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 is only applicable in cases where evidence of having passed the complete set of theoretical subjects in an ATO or DTO is provided.

In any case, the exemption measures defined in paragraph (k) of this EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020 for the time periods specified in SFCL.135 9(c)(2) of Part-SFCL shall apply for a period of time equal to the period of time during which the applicant was unable to take the examinations due to the reasons set out in the preamble of this resolution.

Issues related to sfcl glider licences - Do the exemptions from the recent experience requirements for sfcl licences apply automatically?

They do not apply automatically.
All holders of licences issued in accordance with Part BFCL who avail themselves of the Extensions set out in point (a) of provision Five AESA Resolution dated 05.05.202 in relation to recent experience requirements shall have received, prior to returning to the activity, a briefing by an instructor with appropriate instructional privileges, refreshing the theoretical knowledge necessary to safely operate the aircraft concerned and to safely carry out the applicable manoeuvres and procedures. This briefing shall include abnormal and emergency procedures specific to the category of aircraft, class or type of aircraft and the specific applicable privileges.

Questions related to balloon bfcl licences - Is the period of recent experience for bfcl licences extended?

According to EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, the 24 month period defined in BFCL.160 BPL (a)(1)(i), (a)(2) and (f)(1) for the continuation of the exercise of flying privileges is extended to the last 30 months.

Ballooning Licensing Issues - bfcl - I hold a fi(b) certificate, for the purposes of recent experience requirements my certificate expires on 30.09.2020, are there any exemption measures envisaged?

Yes, the deadline is extended to the last 3 years and 8 months, in accordance with the Fourth Provision of the AESA Resolution dated 05.05.2020.

Licensing issues in the category of balloon – BFCL – I am a BFCL licence holder and have benefited from the exemption requirements for recent experience, how can I justify it?

According to the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, the instructor who has given the briefing must issue a certificate indicating that the holder has successfully passed the same.

Questions related to licences in the category of balloon – BFCL – For the exercise of commercial operations it will exercise its powers in the commercial transport of passengers in the balloon only extends the period of 24 months?

In relation to the application of the recent experience requirements of Part BFCL, the 24-month period is extended to the last 30 months, as indicated in the Fourth Provision of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020