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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)
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Article 4a. Performance-based navigation instrument rating privileges
Article 4c. Transitional measures for holders of an en route instrument rating
Article 5. Existing national pilots’ medical certificates and aero-medical examiners certificates
Article 8. Conditions for the acceptance of licences from third countries
Article 9.Credit for training commenced prior to the application of this Regulation
Article 9a. Type rating training and operational suitability data
Article 10.Credit for pilot licences obtained during military service
Article 11a. Cabin crew qualifications and related attestations
SUBPART A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
FCL.015 Application and issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings and...
FCL.025 Theoretical knowledge examinations for the issue of licences and ratings...
FCL.035 Crediting of flight time and theoretical knowledge
FCL.065 Curtailment of privileges of licence holders aged 60 years or...
FCL.070 Revocation, suspension and limitation of licences, ratings and certificates
SUBPART B LIGHT AIRCRAFT PILOT LICENCE — LAPL
SECTION 2 Specific requirements for the LAPL for aeroplanes — LAPL(A)
SECTION 3 Specific requirements for the LAPL for helicopters — LAPL(H)
SECTION 4 Specific requirements for the LAPL for sailplanes — LAPL(S)
SECTION 5 Specific requirements for the LAPL for balloons — LAPL(B)
SUBPART C PRIVATE PILOT LICENCE (PPL)
SECTION 2 Specific requirements for the PPL aeroplanes — PPL(A)
SECTION 3 Specific requirements for the PPL helicopters — PPL(H)
SECTION 4 Specific requirements for the PPL airships — PPL(As)
SECTION 5 Specific requirements for the sailplane pilot licence (SPL)
SECTION 6 Specific requirements for the balloon pilot licence (BPL)
SUBPART G INSTRUMENT RATING — IR
SUBPART H CLASS AND TYPE RATINGS
FCL.700 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required
FCL.705 Privileges of the holder of a class or type rating...
FCL.725 Requirements for the issue of class and type ratings
SECTION 2 Specific requirements for the aeroplane category
FCL.720.A Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of class or...
FCL.725.A Theoretical knowledge and flight instruction for the issue of class...
FCL.730.A Specific requirements for pilots undertaking a zero flight time type...
FCL.735.A Multi-crew cooperation training course — aeroplanes
FCL.740.A Revalidation of class and type ratings — aeroplanes
SECTION 3 Specific requirements for the helicopter category
FCL.720.H Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings...
FCL.735.H Multi-crew cooperation training course — helicopters
SECTION 4 Specific requirements for the powered-lift aircraft category
FCL.805 Sailplane towing and banner towing ratings
(a) Holders of a pilot licence with privileges to fly aeroplanes...
(b) Applicants for a sailplane towing rating shall have completed:
(c) Applicants for a banner towing rating shall have completed:
(d) The privileges of the sailplane and banner towing ratings shall...
(e) In order to exercise the privileges of the sailplane or...
(f) When the pilot does not comply with the requirement in...
(g) Applicants for a sailplane towing or banner towing rating on...
(a) Privileges. The privileges of the holder of a mountain rating...
(b) Training course. Applicants for a mountain rating shall have completed,...
(c) Skill test. After the completion of the training, the applicant...
(d) Validity. A mountain rating shall be valid for a period...
(f) Renewal. If the rating has lapsed, the applicant shall comply...
FCL.915 General prerequisites and requirements for instructors
(b) Additional requirements for instructors providing flight instruction in aircraft
(c) Credit towards further instructor certificates and for the purpose of...
(d) Credit for extension to further types shall take into account...
(e) Additional requirements for instructing in a training course in accordance...
SECTION 2 Specific requirements for the flight instructor — FI
SECTION 4 Specific requirements for the type rating instructor — TRI
SECTION 5 Specific requirements for the class rating instructor — CRI
SECTION 6 Specific requirements for the instrument rating instructor — IRI
SECTION 7 Specific requirements for the synthetic flight instructor — SFI
SECTION 8 Specific requirements for the multi-crew cooperation instructor — MCCI
SECTION 9 Specific requirements for the synthetic training instructor — STI
SECTION 11 Specific requirements for the flight test instructor — FTI
SECTION 2 Specific requirements for flight examiners — FE
SECTION 3 Specific requirements for type rating examiners — TRE
SECTION 4 Specific requirements for Class Rating Examiner — CRE
SECTION 5 Specific requirements for Instrument Rating Examiner — IRE
SECTION 6 Specific requirements for Synthetic Flight Examiner — SFE
SECTION 7 Specific requirements for the flight instructor examiner — FIE
Crediting of theoretical knowledge
A. CREDITING OF THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE ISSUE OF A PILOT...
3.2. The applicant shall pass theoretical knowledge examinations as defined in...
3.3. An applicant for an ATPL(A) having passed the relevant theoretical...
3.4. An applicant for an ATPL(H), having passed the relevant theoretical...
3.5. An applicant for an ATPL(A) having passed the relevant theoretical...
3.6. An applicant for an ATPL(H) with an IR(H), having passed...
Training courses for the issue of a CPL and an...
1. This Appendix describes the requirements for the different types of...
2. An applicant wishing to transfer to another ATO during a...
A. ATP integrated course — Aeroplanes
C. CPL/IR integrated course — Aeroplanes
D. CPL integrated course — Aeroplanes
E. CPL modular course — Aeroplanes
F. ATP/IR integrated course — Helicopters
G. ATP integrated course — Helicopters
I. CPL/IR integrated course — Helicopters
J. CPL integrated course — Helicopters
K. CPL modular course — Helicopters
L. CPL/IR integrated course — Airships
M. CPL integrated course — Airships
N. CPL modular course — Airships
Integrated MPL training course
Modular training courses for the IR
Aa. IR(A) — Competency-based modular flying training course
B. IR(H) — Modular flying training course
1. The aim of the IR(H) modular flying training course is...
3. An applicant wishing to undertake a modular IR(H) course shall...
4. The course of theoretical instruction shall be completed within 18...
7. A single-engine IR(H) course shall comprise at least 50 hours...
8. A multi-engine IR(H) course shall comprise at least 55 hours...
9.1. Holders of an ATPL(H) shall have the theoretical knowledge instruction...
9.3. The holder of a PPL(H) with a helicopter night rating...
10. The flying exercises up to the IR(H) skill test shall...
1. An applicant for an IR shall have received instruction on...
2. An applicant shall pass all the relevant sections of the...
3. Further training may be required following a failed skill test....
4. The test is intended to simulate a practical flight. The...
5. Should the applicant choose to terminate a skill test for...
6. At the discretion of the examiner, any manoeuvre or procedure...
7. An applicant shall fly the aircraft from a position where...
8. Decision heights/altitude, minimum descent heights/altitudes and missed approach point shall...
Training, skill test and proficiency check for MPL, ATPL, type...
1. Applicants for a skill test shall have received instruction in...
6. The examiner may choose between different skill test or proficiency...
7. During the proficiency check, the examiner shall verify that holders...
8. Should applicants choose to terminate a skill test for reasons...
9. At the discretion of the examiner, any manoeuvre or procedure...
10. Applicants shall be required to fly the aircraft from a...
11. During preflight preparation for the test, applicants are required to...
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK FOR MULTI-PILOT AIRCRAFT...
13. The skill test for a multi-pilot aircraft or a single-pilot...
14. Applicants shall operate as PF during all sections of the...
15. The following matters shall be specifically checked by the examiner...
16. The test or check should be accomplished under IFR, if...
18. For the upset recovery training, ‘ stall event ’ means...
B. Specific requirements for the aeroplane category
C. Specific requirements for the helicopter category
2. In the case of proficiency check for an IR, applicants...
CONTENT OF THE TRAINING/SKILL TEST/PROFICIENCY CHECK GENERAL
D. Specific requirements for the powered-lift aircraft category
E. Specific requirements for the airship category
CONDITIONS FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF LICENCES ISSUED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THIRD COUNTRIES
SUBPART A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATION OF CABIN CREW INVOLVED IN COMMERCIAL AIR TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
SUBPART GEN GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SUBPART CCA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CABIN CREW ATTESTATION
SUBPART TRA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR CABIN CREW ATTESTATION APPLICANTS AND HOLDERS
Initial training course and examination
1. General theoretical knowledge of aviation and aviation regulations covering all...
1.1. aviation terminology, theory of flight, passenger distribution, areas of operation,...
1.2. aviation regulations relevant to cabin crew and the role of...
1.3. duties and responsibilities of cabin crew during operations and the...
1.4. continuing competence and fitness to operate as a cabin crew...
1.5. the importance of ensuring that relevant documents and manuals are...
1.6. the importance of cabin crew performing their duties in accordance...
1.7. the importance of the cabin crew’s pre-flight briefing and the...
1.8. the importance of identifying when cabin crew members have the...
3. Introductory course on human factors (HF) in aviation and crew...
4. Passenger handling and cabin surveillance:
4.1. the importance of correct seat allocation with reference to aeroplane...
4.2. rules covering the safe stowage of cabin baggage and cabin...
4.3. advice on the recognition and management of passengers who are,...
4.4. precautions to be taken when live animals are carried in...
4.5. duties to be undertaken in the event of turbulence, including...
4.6. methods used to motivate passengers and the crowd control necessary...
5. Aero-medical aspects and first-aid:
5.1. general instruction on aero-medical aspects and survival;
5.2. the physiological effects of flying with particular emphasis on hypoxia,...
5.4. in-flight medical emergencies and associated first-aid covering at least:
5.5. the use of appropriate equipment including first-aid oxygen, first-aid kits...
5.6. practical cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training by each cabin crew member using...
6. Dangerous goods in accordance with the applicable ICAO Technical Instructions...
7. General security aspects in aviation, including awareness of the provisions...
8.1. emphasis on the responsibility of cabin crew to deal promptly...
8.2. the importance of informing the flight crew immediately, as well...
8.3. the necessity for frequent checking of potential fire-risk areas including...
8.4. the classification of fires and the appropriate type of extinguishing...
8.5. the techniques of application of extinguishing agents, the consequences of...
8.6. the general procedures of ground-based emergency services at aerodromes.
AUTHORITY REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRCREW
SUBPART GEN GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION III Oversight, certification and enforcement
ARA.GEN.315 Procedure for issue, revalidation, renewal or change of licences, ratings,...
ARA.GEN.360 Change of competent authority
(a) Upon receiving a licence holder’s request for a change of...
(b) The transferring competent authority shall keep the licence holder’s original...
(c) The receiving competent authority shall, without undue delay, reissue the...
(d) The receiving competent authority shall immediately notify the transferring competent...
SUBPART FCL SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO FLIGHT CREW LICENSING
SUBPART ATO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (ATOs)
SUBPART FSTD SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE QUALIFICATION OF FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING...
SUBPART AeMC SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO AERO-MEDICAL CENTRES (AeMCs)
SUBPART MED SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO AERO-MEDICAL CERTIFICATION
SUBPART DTO SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO DECLARED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (DTOs)
Appendix III to ANNEX VI PART-ARA
ORGANISATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRCREW
ORA.GEN.125 Terms of approval and privileges of an organisation
ORA.GEN.160 Occurrence reporting
(a) The organisation shall report to the competent authority, and to...
(b) Without prejudice to paragraph (a) the organisation shall report to...
(c) Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 996/2010, Directive 2003/42/EC, Commission...
(e) Where relevant, the organisation shall produce a follow-up report to...
ORA.GEN.210 Personnel requirements
(a) The organisation shall appoint an accountable manager, who has the...
(c) The organisation shall have sufficient qualified personnel for the planned...
(d) The organisation shall maintain appropriate experience, qualification and training records...
(e) The organisation shall ensure that all personnel are aware of...
SUBPART AeMC AERO-MEDICAL CENTRES
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