Frequently asked questions

The standard defines “Imaginary” as: period of time defined and previously notified during which the crew member must be available to the operator for assignment of a flight, positioning or other activity, without a rest period, as follows: 
(a) imaginary service at the airport: waiting at the airport that can lead to a service assignment; (B) another imaginary: provision of imaginary at home or in adequate accommodation, which can lead to a service assignment. 
 
The fact that in an imaginary you can assign flights, positioning or other tasks without a rest period does not mean that you can not also perform a task assignment or change the subsequent schedule.

According to the normative point ORO.FTL.220: 

No. They can also be carried out in accommodation that does not meet the requirements of adequate accommodation. If it takes place in adequate accommodation, all partial ground rest (excluding post and pre-flight activities and travel) counts for the purpose of the extension of the maximum FDP, according to CS FTL.1.220(c) and (d). If it takes place in an accommodation (not suitable), the excess over 6 hours or the period that the WOCL invades does not count for the purpose of the extension of the maximum FDP, according to CS FTL.1.220(e).

Until 8 April 2019 the national legislation will continue to apply, so the conduct of commercial transactions with balloons is subject to the corresponding authorisation in accordance with Article 151 of Law 48/1960 of 21 July.

No. Article 1 of Regulation (EU) 2018/395 excludes operations with captive balloons from the scope of the regulation.

There are three types of certifications: 

• AVSAF for pedestrians for staff accessing the unaccompanied movement area,
• AVSAF for drivers for personnel driving in the area of movement and 
• AVSAF for instructors for those who teach an AVSAF course.

After receiving an e-mail with a notice of availability of a new notification at headquarters, you must access the AESA website, Notification by Appearance (https://sede.seguridadaerea.gob.es/comparece), alternatively you can access the Citizen Folder (https://sede.administracion.gob.es/carpeta).

In both cases, access must be made with the electronic certificate of the natural or legal person to whom the notification was addressed.

An Airworthiness Certificate is the document that accredits the aircraft to which it refers, as being in a position to fly by meeting certain safety requirements. 
AESA would be the authority responsible for issuing Airworthiness Certificates for aircraft that are or will be registered in Spain. 

To apply for the Airworthiness Certificate there is a user manual for EASA aircraft and a user manual for NO EASA aircraft (Excluded construction aircraft by amateurs and experimentals who have their own guide). This manual also indicates how to carry out subsequent activities after obtaining the Certificate of Airworthiness, such as modifications, suspensions, etc.

The Station License is mandatory for any aircraft with Spanish registration that has emitting aeronautical equipment.

GPS equipment should not appear on the station license.

A Flight Authorisation (also called Flight Permit) is a permit that is normally issued when the Airworthiness Certificate is temporarily invalid and the aircraft is required to fly for established reasons. 

The Authority or an Organisation with privileges may issue the Flight Authorisation provided it is under specified and approved flight conditions. There is a user manual for EASA aircraft and a user manual for NO EASA aircraft with instructions and information on how to obtain a Flight Authorisation. This manual also indicates how to carry out subsequent activities after obtaining the Certificate of Airworthiness, such as modifications, suspensions, etc.