In response to Frequently Asked Questions by many prospective students regarding the FCL changes introduced by the new regulations we will try to provide short answers to these questions below.
Is there an Interim Period for those who have started their training before the new regulations?
Yes. There is a provision for credit for training commenced prior to the application of the new EU Regulation 1178/2011 (i.e. April 8th 2012). More specifically, in respect of issuing Part-FCL licences, training commenced prior to the application of the above Regulation in accordance with the Joint Aviation Authorities requirements and procedures, under the regulatory oversight of a Member State recommended for mutual recognition within the Joint Aviation Authorities’ system in relation to the relevant JAR, shall be given full credit provided that the training and testing were completed by 8 April 2016 at the latest.
What happens with those who are not trained according to JAR?
Training commenced prior to the application of 1178/2011 Regulation in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention shall be given credit for the purposes of issuing Part-FCL licences on the basis of a credit report established by the Member State in consultation with the Agency (EASA).
When is the official date of application of the new Regulation?
Regulation shall apply from 8 April 2012. Member States may decide not to apply certain provisions of Annex I (PART FCL) until 8 April 2015. This provision allows license holders and organizations to become compliant with the new rules and National Aviation Authorities to adequately prepare for the change over.
Can PPL(A) training continue to be offered by Registered Facilities?
No. There is no provision for Registered Facilities (for PPL training) in the new European regulations. Under the new rules, all training of all Part-FCL licences and ratings must be provided by an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). However, the EU regulations include a transition period in that Registered Facilities that are registered before 8th April 2012 may continue under their existing arrangements up to 8th April 2015.
What happens with flying training schools located outside the EU?
Any flying training school that is located outside the EU will be transferred to EASA’s oversight on 8th April 2012. These schools should obtain advice from EASA concerning transition arrangements.
What are the general requirements for Theoretical Knowledge examinations?
Applicants shall take the entire set of examinations for a specific licence or rating under the responsibility of one Member State.
Applicants shall only take the examination when recommended by the approved training organisation (ATO). The recommendation by an ATO shall be valid for 12 months.
If the applicant has failed to attempt at least one theoretical knowledge examination paper within this period of validity, the need for further training shall be determined by the ATO, based on the needs of the applicant.
A pass in an examination paper will be awarded to an applicant achieving at least 75 % of the marks allocated to that paper (same as JAR FCL 1). There is no penalty marking. An applicant has successfully completed the required theoretical knowledge examination for the appropriate pilot licence or rating when he/she has passed all the required examination papers within a period of 18 months counted from the end of the calendar month when the applicant first attempted an examination.
If an applicant has failed to pass one of the examination papers within 4 attempts, or has failed to pass all papers within either 6 sittings or the period mentioned above he/she shall re-take the complete set of examination papers.
Before re-taking the examinations, the applicant shall undertake further training at an ATO.
The successful completion of the theoretical knowledge examinations will be valid for the issue of a light aircraft pilot licence, a private pilot licence, a sailplane pilot licence or a balloon pilot licence, for a period of 24 months (36 months for commercial pilot licence or instrument rating (IR). Periods shall be counted from the day when the pilot successfully completes the theoretical knowledge examination.
The completion of the airline transport pilot licence (ATPL) theoretical knowledge examinations will remain valid for the issue of an ATPL for a period of 7 years from the last validity date of an IR entered in the licence.
Is there an Interim Period for those who have started their training before the new regulations?
Yes. There is a provision for credit for training commenced prior to the application of the new EU Regulation 1178/2011 (i.e. April 8th 2012). More specifically, in respect of issuing Part-FCL licences, training commenced prior to the application of the above Regulation in accordance with the Joint Aviation Authorities requirements and procedures, under the regulatory oversight of a Member State recommended for mutual recognition within the Joint Aviation Authorities’ system in relation to the relevant JAR, shall be given full credit provided that the training and testing were completed by 8 April 2016 at the latest.
What happens with those who are not trained according to JAR?
Training commenced prior to the application of 1178/2011 Regulation in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention shall be given credit for the purposes of issuing Part-FCL licences on the basis of a credit report established by the Member State in consultation with the Agency (EASA).
When is the official date of application of the new Regulation?
Regulation shall apply from 8 April 2012. Member States may decide not to apply certain provisions of Annex I (PART FCL) until 8 April 2015. This provision allows license holders and organizations to become compliant with the new rules and National Aviation Authorities to adequately prepare for the change over.
What changes apply to the Student Pilot?
Nothing serious. The minimum age and health requirements remains the same. Before his/her first solo flight, in the case of aeroplanes, a student pilot shall be at least 16 years of age. In addition, a student pilot shall not fly solo unless he/she holds a valid Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate.
In any case, a student pilot shall not fly solo unless authorised to do so and supervised by a flight instructor.
Can PPL(A) training continue to be offered by Registered Facilities?
No. There is no provision for Registered Facilities (for PPL training) in the new European regulations. Under the new rules, all training of all Part-FCL licences and ratings must be provided by an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). However, the EU regulations include a transition period in that Registered Facilities that are registered before 8th April 2012 may continue under their existing arrangements up to 8th April 2015.
What happens with flying training schools located outside the EU?
Any flying training school that is located outside the EU will be transferred to EASA’s oversight on 8th April 2012. These schools should obtain advice from EASA concerning transition arrangements.
What are the general requirements for Theoretical Knowledge examinations?
Applicants shall take the entire set of examinations for a specific licence or rating under the responsibility of one Member State.
Applicants shall only take the examination when recommended by the approved training organisation (ATO). The recommendation by an ATO shall be valid for 12 months.
If the applicant has failed to attempt at least one theoretical knowledge examination paper within this period of validity, the need for further training shall be determined by the ATO, based on the needs of the applicant.
A pass in an examination paper will be awarded to an applicant achieving at least 75 % of the marks allocated to that paper (same as JAR FCL 1). There is no penalty marking. An applicant has successfully completed the required theoretical knowledge examination for the appropriate pilot licence or rating when he/she has passed all the required examination papers within a period of 18 months counted from the end of the calendar month when the applicant first attempted an examination.
If an applicant has failed to pass one of the examination papers within 4 attempts, or has failed to pass all papers within either 6 sittings or the period mentioned above he/she shall re-take the complete set of examination papers.
Before re-taking the examinations, the applicant shall undertake further training at an ATO.
The successful completion of the theoretical knowledge examinations will be valid for the issue of a light aircraft pilot licence, a private pilot licence, a sailplane pilot licence or a balloon pilot licence, for a period of 24 months (36 months for commercial pilot licence or instrument rating (IR). Periods shall be counted from the day when the pilot successfully completes the theoretical knowledge examination.
The completion of the airline transport pilot licence (ATPL) theoretical knowledge examinations will remain valid for the issue of an ATPL for a period of 7 years from the last validity date of an IR entered in the licence.
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