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Frequently asked questions

How long will my new SET LAND/SET SEA clearance be valid?

Depending on the particular situation of your licence there are two possible cases:

  • Case 1: The person concerned holds only one of the ratings whose endorsement is being amended.  The date of validity of the SET LAND or SET SEA rating shall be the same as that currently held in the rating being amended.

In the case of being the holder of a rating that prior to 13/02/2025 had LAND and SEA variants, for the endorsement of the new SET LAND and/or SET SEA rating, flights in the variants to be endorsed must be accredited and, if so accredited, two endorsements will be obtained (SET LAND and SET SEA) with the validity date previously held.

  • Case 2: The person concerned holds two or more of the ratings whose endorsement is being amended.

The date of validity of the SET LAND and/or SET SEA rating shall be the most valid date with respect to the current dates of the ratings being amended. In the case of having LAND flights and SEA flights in the same or different ratings, they shall be credited and the validity date shall proceed with the validity date in the same way as in Case 1.

To revalidate my SET SEA or SET LAND rating, do I have to pass a proficiency check in each of the rating variants contained in my licence?

No, for revalidation of the SET class rating it is only necessary to comply with the revalidation requirements of FCL.740.A(b)(3) in one of the variants.

The exercise of privileges on the remaining SET variants held shall be in accordance with FCL.710(d).

I have completed the difference/familiarisation course for one of the ratings listed above and now hold a SET SEA or SET LAND rating, can I practise in that variant?

Whether the pilot can exercise privileges in all variants or not shall be known to the person concerned, who shall be responsible for verifying that he/she complies with the requirements of FCL.710(d).

I have the SET SEA notation on my licence and I want to extend it to SET LAND, what should I do?

He shall undertake the new rating course at an approved ATO. From 13 February 2025 SET LAND and SET SEA are no longer variants of the same rating, becoming separate ratings with separate courses taught at an ATO.

I have the SET LAND notation on my licence and I want to extend it to SET SEA, what should I do?

The new rating course must be taken at an approved ATO; From 13 February 2025 SET LAND and SET SEA are no longer variants of the same rating, but are now separate ratings with separate courses given at an ATO.

I am applying for a SET SEA or SET LAND rating, will I be able to fly all aircraft covered by this rating?

No, the initial training is received exclusively in one of the variants.

If, once the variant has been registered, you wish to practice in another variant, you must take the appropriate differences or familiarisation course and record this in the logbook.

I am an instructor for one or more of the models listed above, what do I need to do to update my instructor certificate with the new SET notation?

As the instructor certificate is noted on the licence, when you complete the licence update procedure (see question 4), you will receive an updated instructor certificate as an ex-officio action by EASA without any action on your part.

I am an examiner for one of the models listed above, what should I do?

As the examiner certificate is associated with the licence document and the instructor certificate, when updating the licence, EASA will automatically initiate the procedure to update your examiner certificate.

How long will my SET LAND and/or SET SEA instructor certificate be valid?

The validity date of your SET LAND and/or SET SEA instructor certificate will be the same as your current date.

I am an instructor for one or more of the models included in the EASA Endorsement List, can I be an instructor for any of them?

No, your privileges as an instructor are limited to the variants for which you have completed the differences or familiarisation course, as appropriate, once you meet the requirements set out in FCL.915.