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Part FCL Annex I - Flight Crew Licencing

(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 AMC1 Recency requirements
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
helicopters, the briefing should include a discussion on TEM with special emphasis on decision-
making when encountering adverse meteorological conditions or unintentional IMC, as well as on
navigation flight capabilities. For sailplanes and balloons, the discussion should place special
emphasis on principal occurrence categories of the activity that is covered by the licence.
FCL.140.A;FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii) Recency and revalidation requirements
AMC1 All hours flown on aeroplanes or sailplanes that are subject to a decision as per Article 2(8) of the
Basic Regulation or that are specified in Annex I to the Basic Regulation should count in full towards
fulfilling the hourly requirements of points FCL.140.A, FCL.140.S, and FCL.740.A(b)(1)(ii) under the
following conditions:
(a) the aircraft matches the definition and criteria of the respective Part-FCL aircraft category,
class, and type ratings; and
(b) the aircraft that is used for training flights with an instructor is an Annex-I aircraft of type
(a), (b), (c), or (d) that is subject to an authorisation specified in points ORA.ATO.135 or
DTO.GEN.240.
FCL.140.H LAPL(H) - Recency requirements
Holders of an LAPL(H) shall exercise the privileges of their licence on a specific type only if in the last
12 months they have either:
(a) completed at least six hours of flight time on helicopters of that type as PIC, or flying dual
or solo under the supervision of an instructor, including six take-offs, approaches and
landings and completed a refresher training of at least 1 hour of total flight time with an
instructor;
(b) passed a proficiency check with an examiner on the specific type before resuming the
exercise of the privileges of their licence. That proficiency check programme shall be
based on the skill test for the LAPL(H).
FCL.140.H(b)(1) AMC1 LAPL(H) Recency requirements
The proficiency check should follow the content of the skill test that is set out in AMC2 FCL.125, point
(e).

SUBPART C PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL)
Reference Description
FCL.125;FCL.235 AMC2 CONTENTS OF THE SKILL TEST FOR THE ISSUE OF A BPL
CONTENTS OF THE SKILL TEST FOR THE ISSUE OF A BPL
(a) The take-off site should be chosen by the applicant depending on the actual
meteorological conditions, the area which has to be over flown and the possible options
for suitable landing sites. The applicant should be responsible for the flight planning and
should ensure that all equipment and documentation for the execution of the flight are on
board.
(b) An applicant should indicate to the FE the checks and duties carried out. Checks should
be completed in accordance with the flight manual or the authorised checklist for the
balloon on which the test is being taken. During pre-flight preparation for the test the
applicant should be required to perform crew and passenger briefings and demonstrate
crowd control. The load calculation should be performed by the applicant in compliance
with the operations manual or flight manual for the balloon used.
FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE
(c) The applicant should demonstrate the ability to:
(1) operate the balloon within its limitations;
(2) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy
(3) exercise good judgment and airmanship;
(4) apply aeronautical knowledge;
(5) maintain control of the balloon at all times in such a manner that the successful
outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt.
CONTENT OF THE SKILL TEST
(d) The skill test contents and sections set out in this paragraph should be used for the skill
test for the issue of and a BPL (hot-air balloon):
(e) The skill test contents and sections set out in this paragraph should be used for the skill
test for the issue of a BPL (gas balloon):

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