Frequently asked questions

Ultra-light aircraft must operate outside controlled, restricted, prohibited airspace over activated hazardous areas, urban areas and agglomerations of persons (Art. 8 of the 1986 GM as amended by Royal Decree 1070/2015).

In order to suspend any of the prohibitions mentioned above, the “suspension of the operational limitation” must be requested. The requirements and the model of application are set out in:

Airspace — Monitoring of changes and modifications

This process is carried out by the “Air Space Service” of the Airport Safety and Air Navigation Directorate of AESA.

The aerodromes and helipads of restricted use do not have declared aeronautical servitude (except for the aerodrome of Ocaña, in Toledo, and that of Rozas in Lugo).

Where any installation may pose an obstacle to the operational safety of the aerodrome, which is not an obligation, it is recommended to contact the operator/responsible for coordination between the two and ensure that there is no safety risk.

This applies, in addition to aeronautical infrastructures, to any other element that may pose an obstacle such as wind turbines, installation of high voltage lines, solar panels... etc.

From the aeronautical point of view, such coordination would be sufficient without prejudice to any other authorisations to consult with the relevant administrations.

The change request must be made by the aerodrome manager or by someone on their behalf, duly authorised. This request must be accompanied by supporting documentation for the change and must be sent via the AESA Electronic Headquarters.

• Document setting out the change signed by both the former manager and the new manager.
• Documentation proving the physical or legal personality of the new manager.

This process is carried out by the Aerodrome and Heliport Supervision Service (DSACPU).

Once the submitted documentation has been analysed, if this is correct, a new Traffic Opening Authorisation will be resolved on behalf of the new manager.

De acuerdo con la Resolución de AESA de fecha 05.05.2020, el instructor que ha impartido el briefing deberá emitir un certificado indicando que el titular ha superado satisfactoriamente el mismo.

De acuerdo con la Resolución de AESA de fecha 05.05.2020, el tiempo de los dos últimos años indicado en el punto FCL.140 A (a) se extiende a los 2 últimos años y 8 meses, de acuerdo con lo indicado en el apartado (m) de la Presente Resolución.

Así mismo para retomar la actividad de vuelo y previo a ello deberán:

• haber recibido un breafing impartido por un instructor de acuerdo con lo definido en el apartado (m) de la presente Resolución de AESA de fecha y
• haber recibido el correspondiente certificado del instructor donde conste que superada satisfactoriamente el breafing

De acuerdo con la Resolución de AESA de fecha 05.05.2020, si el plazo de experiencia reciente vence entre el 14.03.2020 y el 14.11.2020, el requisito de experiencia reciente se extenderá a los 20 últimos meses, de acuerdo con lo indicado en el apartado (m) de la presente Resolución.

La extensión de los requisitos de experiencia reciente para licencias LAPL (A) y LAPL (H) no es automática. Deberá en este caso y previo a retomar la actividad recibir un breafing de un instructor y recibir el correspondiente certificado acreditativo, de acuerdo con el procedimiento descrito en el apartado (m) de la presente Resolución de AESA de fecha 05.05.2020.

In accordance with paragraph (j) point (E) of the EASA Resolution dated 5.5.2020, and provided that the regular time period ends in that period, they extend during the period of application of this EASA Resolution dated 5 May 2020the time period specified points (a) (1) and (b) (2) of FCL.810 of Part FCL.810, applicable for both the aircraft-aircraft category and the aircraft-Helicopter category, respectively.

No, it is not necessary to give prior notification of the extension of the period of validity of instructor certificates and ratings.

Only those type, class, instrument and additional ratings defined in this Resolution, which were in force on 14 March 2020 and whose period of validity expires before 31 July 2020, are eligible for exemption.
Therefore, in order to proceed to update/renew your type/class rating or certificate, you must go to an ATO or DTO, as appropriate.

Provided that the rating was valid on 14 March 2020 and the regular period of validity expires before 31 July 2020, the validity of the rating shall be extended by four months provided that the holder complies with the conditions defined in paragraph (a) of the EASA Resolution dated 05.05.2020.