Frequently asked questions

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.

An applicant shall apply for the issuance of a GLP and associated privileges, ratings or certificates no later than six months after the successful completion of the skill test or assessment of competence.

In order to exercise the privileges of a Balloon Pilot Licence (BPL) issued in accordance with Annex III (Part BFCL) to Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/395, the pilot shall hold at least a valid LAPL medical certificate.

For the exercise of the privileges of a GLP licence for the purpose of:

• commercial passenger balloon flights, the pilot shall hold at least a valid Class 2 medical certificate, - a valid Class 1 medical certificate, - a valid Class 2 medical certificate, - a valid Class 2 medical certificate.
• a commercial operation, other than commercial passenger balloon transport, with more than four persons on board the aircraft, the pilot shall hold at least a valid Class 2 medical certificate;

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.

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.

It may carry passengers only if it complies with and provides evidence of the requirements set out in SFCL.115 SPL (a) 2. and SFCL.160 SPL (e) of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1976 of 14 December 2018.

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.

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.

A separate Pilot's Logbook shall be completed for each of the ultralight aircraft variants (separate books for MAF, AG, DCG, H and HD). When starting a Pilot Logbook, the first page shall contain the name and surname of the holder as well as the licence number and the aircraft variant to which the logbook belongs.

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Yes, provided that the requirements of article 13.2 of Royal Decree 123/2015 are met.

The validation process will be carried out through a ULM school authorised by AESA.

The Licensing Division has published an informative guide available for consultation here.