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As an AESA-issued ULM licence holder, do I have to keep a logbook for each rating or variant of Ultralight aircraft?

In accordance with the provisions of Article 8.4 of Royal Decree 123/2015, the holder of the microlight pilot licence shall keep and update a flight time record, in accordance with the model published by the State Aviation Safety Agency on its website.

When revalidating my ULM rating, what requirements do I have to meet?

In accordance with the provisions of Article 10.3 of Royal Decree 123/2015, in order to revalidate MAF, DCG, AG, H and HD ratings before they expire, the interested party must certify, in his/her flight time record or by means of a certificate issued by an ultralight flight school, five hours of flight time in the twelve months prior to the application.

In this regard, and for the purposes of the correct recording of flight time, it is recommended not to delay the presentation of the duly accredited documentation to AESA once the experience is available.

For the extension of allocations to another launching method, do I have to apply for a licence endorsement?

Currently, extensions of allocations to other launch methods are not reflected in licensing. The training undertaken shall be recorded in the pilot's logbook and signed by the ATO or DTO training director or the instructor responsible for the training, as appropriate.

What type of medical certificate is required for the issue of a glider pilot licence?

For the exercise of the privileges of a glider pilot licence (SPL) issued in accordance with Annex III (Part SFCL) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976, the pilot shall hold at least a valid LAPL medical certificate.

For the exercise of the privileges of an SPL for the purpose of operations of a commercial glider other than those specified in Article 3(2) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976, the pilot shall hold at least a valid Class 2 medical certificate.

As a holder of a balloon licence, is the hot air balloon or night flight rating reflected on the licence?

There is currently no application for this. In this regard, upon completion of the rating training, it shall be recorded in the logbook and signed by the FI(B) responsible for the training in accordance with BFCL.200 and BFCL.210 of Commission Regulation (EU) 2020/395 of 13 March 2018.