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Frequently asked questions

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

Balloon category licensing issues – BFCL – Applicable exemptions from recent experience requirements for BFCL licenses apply automatically?

They do not apply automatically. 
All licence holders issued in accordance with Part BFCL who avail themselves of the extensions set out in point (a) of provision Fifth of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020 regarding recent experience requirements will have received, prior to resuming the activity, a briefing given by an instructor with the appropriate powers of instruction, in which the theoretical knowledge necessary to operate the aircraft in question safely and to carry out the applicable maneuvers and procedures are refreshed. This briefing shall include abnormal and emergency procedures specific to the aircraft category, aircraft class or type and the applicable specific privileges.

Questions related to licences in the category of balloon-BFCL – I have passed the examinations of theoretical subjects for obtaining the BFCL license and the period of validity of the 24 months expires on 30 May 2020 and I have not yet been able to comple

According to section (h) of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, the maximum period of 24 months of validity of the theoretical subjects for the issuance of a BFCL10 licence will be extended until 14 November 2020

Questions related to theoretical subjects – What happens to theoretical subject exams?

In relation to issues related to the examinations of theoretical subjects, the State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) has suspended all electronic examinations of theoretical knowledge, corresponding to obtaining civil aeronautical qualifications, licences and qualifications. This is an extraordinary measure, given the current situation of health emergency as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and will be in force for the duration of the State of Alarm declared by Royal Decree 463/2020 of 14 March and its possible extensions. 

The time during which this decision is maintained shall not be taken into account for the purposes of the requirements for the maximum period for passing the examinations. 

Applicants who, having a reserved session during the period in which this suspension is in force, will not be considered as not presented and may attend a future call. 

Likewise, the amount corresponding to the payment of the fee already made will be valid for the presentation in any subsequent call. 
 
You can consult the EASA Resolution of date through the following link Download here EASA Resolution of date of the Director of AESA

Questions related to theoretical subjects – I am the holder of the cpl license, with the theoretical subjects exceeded but I have not yet been able to complete the training to obtain the go and the period of validity of the theoretical subjects ends the n

In accordance with section (h) of the EASA Resolution of 5.5.2020, the validity period of the theoretical knowledge examinations for the issuance of a licence under FCL.025(c) (1) and (c)(2) of the Part-FCL extends during the period of application of this resolution. 
 
In this case and for the recording of the IR instrument rating, in accordance with FCL.025(c) (2) if the maximum period of 36 months has expired after 14.3.2020, that period shall be extended until 14 November 2020.