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Part FCL ANNEX I - Flight Crew Licencing

h) Actions after flight
SECTION 5 ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
a) Simulated closed appendix during take-off and climb
b) Simulated parachute or valve failure
c) Other abnormal and emergency procedures as outlined in the appropriate flight
manual
d) Oral questions
FCL.135.A LAPL(A) - Extension of privileges to another class or variant of aeroplane
(a) The privileges of an LAPL(A) shall be limited to the class and variant of aeroplanes or
TMG in which the skill test was taken. This limitation may be removed when the pilot has
completed in another class the requirements below:
(1) 3 hours of flight instruction, including:
(i) 10 dual take-offs and landings; and
(ii) 10 supervised solo take-offs and landings.
(2) a skill test to demonstrate an adequate level of practical skill in the new class.
During this skill test, the applicant shall also demonstrate to the examiner an
adequate level of theoretical knowledge for the other class in the following subjects:
(i) Operational procedures;
(ii) Flight performance and planning;
(iii) Aircraft general knowledge.
(b) In order to extend the privileges to another variant within a class, the pilot shall either
undertake differences training or do a familiarisation. The differences training shall be
entered in the pilot’s logbook or into an equivalent record and be signed by the instructor.
(c) Applicants for the extension of privileges of the LAPL(A) to TMG who also hold an SPL in
accordance with Annex III (Part-SFCL) to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU)
2018/1976, including the privileges to fly on TMGs, shall receive full credits towards the
requirements in paragraph (a).
FCL.135.A;FCL.135.H GM1 Extension of privileges to another class or variant of aeroplane
DIFFERENCES AND FAMILIARISATION TRAINING
(a) Differences training requires the acquisition of additional knowledge and training on an
appropriate training device or the aircraft.
(b) Familiarisation training requires the acquisition of additional knowledge.
FCL.135.H LAPL(H) - Extension of privileges to another type or variant of helicopter
(a) The privileges of an LAPL(H) shall be limited to the specific type and variant of helicopter
in which the skill test was taken. This limitation may be removed when the pilot has
completed:
(1) 5 hours of flight instruction, including:
(i) 15 dual take-offs, approaches and landings;
(ii) 15 supervised solo take-offs, approaches and landings;
(2) a skill test to demonstrate an adequate level of practical skill in the new type. During
this skill test, the applicant shall also demonstrate to the examiner an adequate
level of theoretical knowledge for the other type in the following subjects:
- Operational procedures,
- Flight performance and planning,
- Aircraft general knowledge.
(b) Before the holder of an LAPL(H) can exercise the privileges of the licence in another
variant of helicopter than the one used for the skill test, the pilot shall undertake
differences or familiarisation training, as determined in the operational suitability data
established in accordance with Part-21. The differences training shall be entered in the
pilot's logbook or equivalent record and signed by the instructor.
FCL.140.A LAPL(A) - Recency requirements
(a) Holders of a LAPL(A) shall exercise the privileges of their licence only if in the last 2 years
they have met any of the following conditions as pilots of aeroplanes or TMGs:
(1) they have completed at least 12 hours of flight time as PIC or flying dual or solo
under the supervision of an instructor, including:
- 12 takeoffs and landings;
- refresher training of at least 1 hour of total flight time with an instructor;
(2) they have passed a LAPL(A) proficiency check with an examiner. The proficiency
check programme shall be based on the skill test for the LAPL(A);
(b) If holders of a LAPL(A) hold both a SEP(land) and a SEP(sea) privilege, they may comply
with the requirements in point (a)(1) in either class or a combination thereof which shall
be valid for both privileges. For this purpose, at least 1 hour of the required flight time and
6 out of the required 12 take-offs and landings shall be completed in each class.
FCL.140.A(b)(1) AMC1 LAPL(A) Recency requirements
The proficiency check should follow the content of the skill test that is set out in AMC1 FCL.125, point
(e).
FCL.140.A; FCL.140.H; FCL.140.S; Recency requirements
FCL.140.B AMC1 Training flight items should be based on the exercise items of the proficiency check, as deemed
relevant by the instructor, and depending on the experience of the candidate. For aeroplanes and
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