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Frequently asked questions

I am a SET LAND and/or SET SEA examiner, can I examine any pilot with the SET LAND and/or SET SEA rating?

It is the responsibility of the examiner to check in which variants the student or pilot is qualified and, accordingly, to conduct the test in those variants in which the examiner is an instructor; i.e. examiners may only act as an instructor in those variants for which they are an instructor.

What powers do I have as an examiner?

As stated in regulation point FCL.1000(a), examiners shall exercise privileges in those variants in which they are able to instruct; taking into account familiarisation training and differences in applicable cases.

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

The validity date of your SET LAND and/or SET SEA examiner certificate will be the same as the one currently on your certificate.

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.

Does the special simplified regime apply to my aircraft?

This regime applies only to ULM aeroplanes of "Category A" as defined in Article 1(2) of Royal Decree 765/2022 of 20 September, which do not have novel or unusual design features, meaning those not covered by certification specifications or industry standards previously recognised through acceptable means of compliance by the competent body of EASA, and whose empty mass (excluding the ballistic parachute) does not exceed 120 kg and which are single-seater aeroplanes.

Type rating, class, instrument rating - I am doing a course to obtain a type rating in an ato, I have passed the skill test but I have not yet been able to do the take-off and take-off phase, is there any exemption measure?

According to paragraph (i) of the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020, the time5 that may elapse between passing the skill test and the application for the issue of the type or class rating is extended during the period of application of this resolution until 14 November 2020.