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Frequently asked questions

In the case of operating a balloon in competition flights, is it necessary to submit a declaration?

Operators who conduct commercial balloon operations, and who conduct competition flights, must include this type of specialised operation in their declaration.

In the case of non-commercial operators involved in competition flights, a declaration is not required to be submitted in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2018/395, but as this is a specialised operation they must develop the corresponding checklist in compliance with requirement BOP.BAS.190.

In the case of modules that are the same in several (sub)categories, can this module be studied in another category or subcategory in any way?

Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 lays down in Appendix I to Part 66 the modules that need to be passed in order to access a particular category. Those modules that are common to two categories, may be used to obtain different categories or subcategories, if the module that has been passed in a certain category or subcategory has the same content with a level equal to or higher than in the other categories or subcategories to be obtained.

The expiration of the Provisional Registration of my aircraft is near and I still do not have the legal document registered at the Registro de Bienes Muebles de Madrid. Is it possible to extend this deadline?

Yes, it is possible to issue an extension of 45 days to the validity of the Provisional Registration at the request of the interested party, i.e. at the request of the interested party. In the following link you can download the MOD 3 of the extension request form 

Glider - sfcl licence questions - I am an sfcl licence holder and the period for proving the recent experience requirements in the launching method expires on 31.08.2020, is this period extended?

Pursuant to provision Five of the AESA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, the 2-year period for accrediting experience in the launching method held is extended to the last 2 years and 8 months.

Glider - sfcl licence questions - I am an sfcl licence holder and I have availed myself of the recent experience exemption requirements - how can I justify this?

In accordance with the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, the instructor who has given the briefing shall issue a certificate indicating that the holder has successfully completed the briefing.

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.