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Light aircraft pilot’s licence (LAPL) Medical certificate

A quick guide for GPs

The General Practitioner must

�� be in general practice or employed by the Ministry of Defence for general practice duties

�� hold a valid licence to practise medicine from the General Medical Council�� be on the UK General Medical Council’s Specialist Register as a GP�� have access to, and be able to consult, the medical records of the applicant�� not perform an assessment on, or issue a LAPL medical certificate to, applicants

with a medical diagnosis that requires further evaluation for certificate issue (see below)

�� notify the UK CAA of all LAPL medical certificates issued�� when revalidating/renewing certificates, review the last LAPL medical certificate

held�� have a NHS or doctors.org e mail address

AME or AeMCexamination/assessment

Functional recovery

Fully meets LAPL standard

Fit UnfitFit with

limitation(s)

GP

Unfit

No

Yes

Medical condition

Change of condition and/or treatment

Limitations

A GP may only add or remove a limitation to a medical certificate if their patient requires/or no longer requires, spectacles or corrective lenses. For text see below:

For pilots requiring lenses for distance vision

For pilots requiring lenses for near vision

VDL: Wear corrective lenses and carry a spare set of spectacles

VNL: Have available corrective spectacles and carry a spare set of spectacles

In cases where a limitation has been added by an AME, the GP can maintain this limitation on subsequent medical certificates provided the medical condition has not changed and has remained stable since the date of issue of the last certificate.

Change in Health Status

If you have issued a LAPL medical certificate to an individual and they subsequently attend your surgery with a new medical condition or requesting

fitness advice following a change in fit status, you should assess whether they are fit to fly.

If in doubt, advise the individual that they are unfit and must have an assessment by an AME before returning to flying.

Record Keeping

The records of LAPL assessments must be kept for a period of 10 years after the expiry of the certificate. To achieve this the GP must keep the following with the individual’s NHS record in paper or electronic form until the person is deceased and it is destroyed under NHS record keeping requirements:

�� the signed and completed LAPL medical application form

�� a copy of the completed assessment/examination form

�� a copy of the medical certificate issued

Further Information

www.caa.co.uk/medical

http://www.caa.co.uk/medical

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Initial Assessment

If you are approached by a patient registered with your practice to issue a LAPL medical certificate, you should check their medical history before agreeing to proceed. If you find a record of any of the following (or similar) then you must advise the patient that they require a medical examination by an AeroMedical Examiner (AME).

Please note: if the applicant has previously held a CAA medical certificate and informs you that they have been made ‘unfit’ at any time, you must refer the applicant to an AME.

�� Decreased visual acuity in either eye below 6/9 despite any correction

�� Visual field defect�� Need for hearing aid(s)�� Angina/coronary artery disease�� Cardiac arrhythmia, including AF�� Cardiac valve replacement�� Recurrent fainting�� Implanted cardiac device�� Heart failure�� Chronic lung disease�� Pneumothorax�� Organ transplant�� Cerebral disorder�� Epilepsy�� Sedative medication�� Antidepressant medication�� Psychotic disorder�� Alcohol/substance misuse�� Personality disorder�� Learning difficulties�� Malignant disease�� Diabetes requiring medication�� Endocrine disorder�� Sleep disorder�� Major surgery

The applicant may then request that you provide copies of relevant medical reports/information for assessment by an AME or at an Aeromedical Centre (AeMC). For more detailed information see www.caa.co.uk/medical

If you are able to proceed with the application:

1. Go through the completed form with the applicant.

2. either

a) If this is a first application for a LAPL certificate or if >50 years a general examination is required, to include:

�� Pulse�� BP�� Urinalysis�� Visual acuity/fields�� Conversational hearing ability�� Colour vision (only if applicant

is applying for a night rating) or,

b) If this is a revalidation, renewal or if <50 years, an examination is not required unless clinically indicated.

3. Complete the assessment/examination form www.caa.co.uk/medical If the findings of your assessment meet the requirements stated in the ‘Guidance for UK GPs on LAPL Medical Assessments’ then you may issue a LAPL medical certificate. If your assessment reveals a finding that requires referral, inform the applicant they must see an examination with an AME or AeMC.

Examination by AME or AeMC Unfit

Report outcome to CAAof denial of certificate

Report outcome to CAAby issue of certificate Fit

Referral(form)

Known significant medical history

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Please complete the referral form and provide copies of any relevant reports for the applicant to take to an AME www.caa.co.uk/medical. In this circumstance you are not required to notify the UK CAA of this assessment but must make a entry in the NHS records reflecting your decision and actions.

Certificate Issue

On assessing an applicant as fit for a LAPL medical certificate you require access to the UK CAA website to issue the certificate www.caa.co.uk/medical.

1. Open the form

2. Enter your details

3. Enter the applicant’s details

4. Enter the date of assessment

5. Confirm assessment outcome as ‘fit’ A template with the certificate will then be produced

6. Print on plain paper, sign and give to the applicant to sign

Revalidation/Renewal Assessments

A LAPL certificate holder is required to revalidate periodically (up to 45 days before expiry date):

<40 years – every 5 years (or until 42nd birthday if earlier)

>40 years – every 2 years

For pilots with complex medical conditions that require assessment by an AME in the first instance, subsequent revalidation/renewal assessments can be carried out by a GP provided there is no change to the medical condition.





APPLICATION FORM FOR A LAPL MEDICAL CERTIFICATE Complete this page fully and in block capitals - Refer to instructions for completion. MEDICAL IN CONFIDENCE

(1) State of licence issue: (2) Medical certificate applied for: LAPL

(3) Surname: (4) Previous surname(s): (12) Application: Initial Revalidation/Renewal

(5) Forename(s): (6) Date of birth(dd/mm/yyyy): (7) Sex: Male Female

(13) Reference number:

(8) Place and country of birth: (9) Nationality: (14) Type of licence applied for: (10) Permanent address:

Country: Telephone No.: Mobile No.: E-mail:

(11) Postal address (if different): Country: Telephone No.:

(15) Occupation (principal): (16) Employer: (17) Last medical examination: Date: Place:

(18) Licence(s) held (type): Licence number: State of issue:

(19) Any limitations on licence(s)/medical certificate held No Yes Details:

(20) Have you ever had a medical certificate denied, suspended or revoked by any licensing authority? No Yes Date: Country: Details:

(21) Flight time total: (22) Flight time since last medical:

(23) Aircraft class/type(s) presently flown:

(24) Any aviation accident or reported incident since last medical examination? No Yes Date: Place: Details:

(25) Type of flying intended:

(26) Present flying activity: Single pilot Multi pilot

(27) Do you drink alcohol? No Yes, amount

(28) Do you currently use any medication? No Yes State medication, dose, date started and why:

(29) Do you smoke tobacco? No, never No, date stopped: Yes, state type and amount:

General and medical history: Do you have, or have you ever had, any of the following? (Please tick). If yes, give details in remarks section (30).

Yes No Yes No Yes No Family history of:Yes No 101 Eye trouble/eye operation 112 Nose, throat or speech disorder 123 Malaria or other tropical disease 170 Heart disease 102 Spectacles and/or contact lenses

ever worn 113 Head injury or concussion 124 A positive HIV test 171 High blood pressure 114 Frequent or severe headaches 125 Sexually transmitted disease 172 High cholesterol level

103 Spectacle/contact lens prescriptions change since last medical exam. 115 Dizziness or fainting spells 126 Sleep disorder/apnoea syndrome 173 Epilepsy

116 Unconsciousness for any reason 127 Musculoskeletal illness/impairment 174 Mental illness 104 Hay fever, other allergy 117 Neurological disorders; stroke,

epilepsy, seizure, paralysis, etc. 128 Any other illness or injury 175 Diabetes 105 Asthma, lung disease 129 Admission to hospital 176 Tuberculosis 106 Heart or vascular trouble 118 Psychological/psychiatric trouble of

any sort 128 130 Visit to medical practitioner since last medical examination 177 Allergy/asthma/eczema

107 High or low blood pressure 178 Inherited disorders 108 Kidney stone or blood in urine 119 Alcohol/drug/substance abuse 129 131 Refusal of life insurance 179 Glaucoma 109 Diabetes, hormone disorder 120 Attempted suicide 130 132 Refusal of flying licence

Females only:

110 Stomach, liver or intestinal trouble 121 Motion sickness requiring medication 132 133 Medical rejection from or for

military service 150 Gynaecological, menstrual

problems

111 Deafness, ear disorder 122 Anaemia/sickle cell trait/other blood disorders 134 Award of pension or compensation

for injury or illness 151 Are you pregnant?

(30) Remarks: If previously reported and no change since, so state.

(31) Declaration: I hereby declare that I have carefully considered the statements made above and to the best of my belief they are complete and correct and that I have not withheld any relevant information or made any misleading statements. I understand that, if I have made any false or misleading statements in connection with this application, or fail to release the supporting medical information, the licensing authority may refuse to grant me a medical certificate or may withdraw any medical certificate granted, without prejudice to any other action applicable under national law. CONSENT TO RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION: I hereby authorise the release of all information contained in this report and any or all attachments to the AME and, where necessary, to the medical assessor of the licensing authority, recognising that these documents or electronically stored data are to be used for completion of a medical assessment and will become and remain the property of the licensing authority, providing that I or my physician may have access to them according to national law. Medical confidentiality will be respected at all times.

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LAPL Med160 03/2013 v1.1

Issued By: UK Civil Aviation Authority, Medical Department

1. LICENSING AUTHORITY: State name of country this application is to be forwarded to.

17. LAST APPLICATION FOR A MEDICAL CERTIFICATE: State date (day, month, year) and place (town, country) Initial applicants state ‘NONE’.

2. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE APPLIED FOR: 18. LICENCE(S) HELD (TYPE): Pre-completed State type of licence(s) held.

Enter licence number and State of issue. If no licences are held, state ‘NONE’.

3. SURNAME: 19. ANY LIMITATIONS ON THE LICENCE(S)/MEDICAL CERTIFICATE: State surname/family name. Tick appropriate box and give details of any limitations on your

licence(s)/medical certificate, e.g. vision, colour vision, safety pilot, etc. 4. PREVIOUS SURNAME(S): 20. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION:

If your surname or family name has changed for any reason, state Tick ‘YES’ box if you have ever had a medical certificate denied, suspended or previous name(s). revoked, even if only temporary.

If ‘YES’, state date (dd/mm/yyyy) and country where it occurred. 5. FORENAMES: 21. FLIGHT TIME TOTAL:

State first and middle names (maximum three). State total number of hours flown. 6. DATE OF BIRTH: 22. FLIGHT TIME SINCE LAST MEDICAL:

Specify in order dd/mm/yyyy. State number of hours flown since your last medical examination. 7. SEX: 23. AIRCRAFT CLASS/TYPE(S) PRESENTLY FLOWN:

Tick appropriate box. State name of principal aircraft flown, e.g. Cessna 150, sailplane etc. 8. PLACE AND COUNTRY OF BIRTH: 24. ANY AVIATION ACCIDENT OR REPORTED INCIDENT SINCE LAST MEDICAL

If ‘YES’ box ticked, state date (dd/mm/yyyy) and country of accident/incident. 9. NATIONALITY: 25. TYPE OF FLYING INTENDED:

State name of country of citizenship. eg recreational 10. PERMANENT ADDRESS: 26. PRESENT FLYING ACTIVITY:

State permanent postal address and country. Enter telephone Tick appropriate box to indicate whether you fly as the SOLE pilot or not. area code as well as telephone number.

11. POSTAL ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT): 27. DO YOU DRINK ALCOHOL? If different from permanent address, state full current postal Tick applicable box. If yes, state weekly alcohol consumption e.g. 2 litres address including telephone number and area code. If the same, beer. enter ‘SAME’.

12. APPLICATION: 28. DO YOU CURRENTLY USE ANY MEDICATION?: Tick appropriate box. If ‘YES’, give full details - name, how much you take and when, etc.

Include any non-prescription medication. 13. REFERENCE NUMBER: 29. DO YOU SMOKE TOBACCO?

State reference number allocated to you by the competent Tick applicable box. Current smokers state type (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) and authority (UK CAA) amount (e.g. 2 cigars daily; pipe – 1 oz. weekly) Initial applicants enter ‘NONE’.

14. TYPE OF LICENCE APPLIED FOR: GENERAL AND MEDICAL HISTORY State type of LAPL licence applied for from the following list: All items under this heading from number 101 to 179 inclusive should have Aeroplane the answer ‘YES’ or ‘NO’ ticked. You should tick ‘YES’ if you have ever had the Helicopter condition in your life and describe the condition and approximate date in the Sailplane (30) remarks section. All questions asked are medically important even Balloon though this may not be readily apparent.

Items numbered 170 to 179 relate to immediate family history, whereas items numbered 150 to 151 should be answered by female applicants only. If information has been reported on a previous application form for a medical

15. OCCUPATION (PRINCIPAL): certificate and there has been no change in your condition, you may state Indicate your principal employment. ‘Previously reported; no change since’. However, you should still tick ‘YES’ to

16. EMPLOYER: the condition. Do not report occasional common illnesses such as colds.

If principal occupation is pilot, then state employer’s name or if 31. DECLARATION AND CONSENT TO OBTAINING AND RELEASING self-employed, state ‘self’. INFORMATION:

Do not sign or date these declarations until indicated to do so by the GP who will act as witness and sign accordingly.

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The applicant should personally complete, in full, all questions (sections) on the application form. Writing should be legible and in block capitals, using a ball-point pen. Completion of this form by typing/printing is also acceptable. If more space is required to answer any questions, a plain sheet of paper should be used, bearing the applicant’s name and signature, and the date of signing. The following numbered instructions apply to the numbered headings on the application form for a medical certificate.

Failure to complete the application form in full, or to write legibly, may result in non-acceptance of the application form. The making of false or misleading statements or the withholding of relevant information in respect of this application may result in criminal prosecution, denial of this application and/or withdrawal of any medical certificate(s) granted.

State town and country of birth. EXAMINATION:

LAPL Med160 03/2013 v1.1

Issued By: UK Civil Aviation Authority, Medical Department

CONVERSION APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT OF A PART FCL SAILPLANE PILOT LICENCE OR LIGHT

AIRCRAFT LICENCE (SAILPLANE)

GUIDANCE NOTES AND FORM

Each numbered box below refers to a corresponding part of the Conversion Application Form attached to this this

guidance.

The detail is important. An incorrectly submitted application form or a missing piece of required information or a

missing copy of a document will unfortunately result in the application being returned unprocessed.

1. APPLICANTS PERSONAL PARTICULARS

If you hold or have held a CAA licence, and /or CAA Medical Certificate, you may know your personal CAA reference number. By quoting it on the form, you will assist the application process. As noted in section 1 of the form, a certified & clearly readable (ie high quality) copy of your valid Passport, EEA/EU National ID Card or Full EU Photographic Driving Licence that clearly identifies your personal details and picture must accompany your application as proof of identification. The following people can act as certifiers where required in this application; Club Chairman, CFI or Secretary, BGA authorised Flight Instructor Examiner, CAA authorised Examiner Instructions for the Certifier;

Insert on the copy to be enclosed with the application, ‘I have seen the original document and I certify that this is a complete and accurate copy of the original’

Certifier must sign and date

Certifiers name must be printed in block capitals

Must include position or capacity, eg. Club Secretary

2. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Only complete this if you use a different address for correspondence from that described in section 1 of the form.

3. APPLICANTS MEDICAL FITNESS

A Part–FCL licence can only be issued to an applicant who holds a valid medical certificate. The requirements for the LAPL(S) and SPL differ. See below. LAPL(S) Applicants The NPPL GP endorsed medical declaration is an entirely UK based declaration of fitness. It is not a medical certificate. It has no status in the Aircrew Regulation and cannot be used to support a licence issued under the EASA Regulations. LAPL(S) applicants must hold as a minimum a LAPL medical certificate issued by a General Medical Practitioner (GMP – or GP in UK language) or an Aero Medical Examiner (AME). GMP’s (GP’s) use an online form which when submitted electronically to the CAA provides the only registration necessary by the GMP (GP). A certified copy of the certificate must be enclosed with the application. Please do not submit originals.

SPL Applicants An SPL applicant must hold either an EASA Class 1 or 2 medical certificate issued by an Aero Medical Examiner (AME). JAA Class 1 or 2 certificates are considered to be equivalent to EASA medical certificates. A certified copy of the certificate must be enclosed with the application. Please do not submit originals. Medical Certificate Validity Period Although excessively long turnaround times for applications are not expected, to ensure that a LAPL, Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate remains valid throughout any application process, it is suggested that the medical certificate has at least 2 months validity remaining when you submit your application form. Non-UK Issued Medical Certificate Please ensure that if your medical certificate is issued outside the UK that the associated records are held by the UK CAA. If in doubt, please contact the CAA.

4. APPLICANTS EXISTING & VALID QUALIFICATION STATUS

The conversion report submitted by the CAA to EASA provides the basis for conversion from BGA Gliding Certificate and Endorsements to Part-FCL requirements. You should tick on the application form the listed BGA and CAA qualifications that you hold The minimum requirement for conversion to either a LAPL(S) or an SPL is a Bronze Endorsement plus either the Cross Country Endorsement or, if the Bronze endorsement was achieved prior to the cross country endorsement being established within the BGA in April 1996, an FAI verified Silver Distance as issued by the BGA or other National authority. The Gliding Certificate, Bronze endorsement, Cross Country Endorsement and Silver Distance are all recorded by the BGA. Certified copies of CAA class rating and instructor and examiner certificates must be included with your application form. Cloud Flying Endorsement – this BGA endorsement recorded by the BGA is available free of charge if a completed BGA Cloud Flying Endorsement application is submitted with the conversion application. This BGA endorsement may be helpful once the EASA Sailplane Cloud Flying Rating becomes available. The BGA application form is at; http://www.gliding.co.uk/forms/BGACloudFlyingEndorsementApplication.pdf Aerobatics Endorsement – pilots who hold any of the BGA aerobatics badges are automatically entitled to and deemed to hold this endorsement. Assistant Instructor – self-explanatory. The BGA records instructor rating issue and validity. Full Instructor – self-explanatory. The BGA records instructor rating issue and validity. MGIR – this applies to those who hold a BGA Motor Glider Instructor Rating as recorded by the BGA. Instructor Coach – this applies to those who have been formally approved by their CFI’s to coach instructors at clubs and as recorded by the BGA Flight Examiner – this applies to those applicants who have completed the BGA Flight Examiner standardisation process as recorded by the BGA Flight Instructor Examiner - this applies to those applicants who have completed the BGA Flight Instructor Examiner standardisation process as recorded by the BGA CAA Ratings or Authorisations – please tick the valid CAA issued ratings or authorisations held by the applicant.

Copies should be submitted where applicable under section 5.

http://www.gliding.co.uk/forms/BGACloudFlyingEndorsementApplication.pdf

5. APPLICANTS CONVERSION REQUIREMENT AND BGA RECOMMENDATION TO THE CAA

This is the bit where you let us know whether you would like a LAPL(S) or SPL and based on your existing BGA qualifications and other experience, what additional ratings, certificates and authorisations you require. Please note that when a rating, certificate or authorisation is added to a LAPL(S) or SPL, the privileges in each case may only be exercised if the relevant recency, revalidation and other requirements that are associated with the licence, rating, certificate or authorisation are satisfied. The requirements will be published in the CAA’s CAP 804. You declare that you are aware of those requirements when you sign at the bottom of this section. Please note that the more you can apply for at this stage, the less it will cost you in future when you need to add further elements through additional applications. Carefully read each of the following ‘descriptions’ and ‘conversion application requirements’ before ticking the relevant box on the form. Please note that in some cases, copies of certain documents are required. Please ensure that these are certified on the reverse as described in 1 above. Regarding logbook evidence, it is sufficient to provide a certified legible copy of a summary of experience on a logbook page or pages showing the required totals. In all cases, please also complete the summary that is included as part of the application form on page 5. The following matrix describes each of the items and the associated requirements that need to be in place on conversion. Read each one carefully before deciding whether to leave the item un-ticked or to tick the box on the application form as being required.

Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence (FRTOL) – PLEASE READ VERY CAREFULLY

Description This is the Flight Radio Telephony Operators Licence that under Part-

FCL is part of the licence. It is not mandatory for you to hold an

FRTOL, but please read these notes carefully.

If you do not want FRTOL privileges on the licence, do not tick the box. If you want to convert existing FRTOL privileges, you should tick the box. The CAA will check their database to ensure you hold an FRTOL with level 6 English language proficiency. They will then add FRTOL to your new licence privileges. If you don’t hold level 6 English language proficiency, CAA will reject your application. If you are not sure whether you hold level 6 English language proficiency, the CAA can supply you with the information. You should telephone the CAA on 01293 573700. If you do not tick the box or the CAA does not have a record of you attaining a demonstrated level 6 English proficiency, you risk losing any existing FRTOL privileges. Full details are in CAA Information Notice 2012/208 & the BGA’s website FAQ’s The English Language proficiency application form is CAA SRG 1199. The completed SRG 1199 can be submitted with this application at no additional cost.

Licence Required

Sailplane Pilot Licence or Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Sailplanes)

Description These are the new licences, one of which must be held by pilots if they want to fly EASA sailplanes after April 2015. Applicants need to be sure which medical certificate they hold before selecting either the SPL or LAPL(S)

Conversion Application Requirements

Hold;

The BGA Bronze Endorsement And

The BGA Cross Country Endorsement. However, if the applicant does not hold a BGA Cross Country Endorsement because it did not exist at the time they completed their BGA Bronze Endorsement, ie prior to April 1996, the applicant must hold a valid FAI Silver Distance, for example as verified & issued by the BGA.

The BGA Bronze Endorsement and the BGA Cross Country Endorsement and the Silver Distance are recorded by the BGA. If the Silver Distance where required (see above) was issued by an organisation other than the BGA, please provide a certified copy of the certificate with the application.

Class Required

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes

If you intend to continue to fly sailplanes with an SPL or a LAPL(S), you will need to have the privilege added to

your licence.

This privilege includes self-sustaining (or turbo) sailplanes and where additionally requested as a launch method, self-launching powered sailplanes (but does not include TMG privileges) (Self-launching sailplanes are sailplanes where the engine or propeller is extended and used for self-launching but have the characteristics of a sailplane. An example is a DG400).

Touring Motor Glider (TMG)

Description If you intend to continue to fly Touring Motor Gliders with an SPL or a LAPL(S), you will need to have the privilege added to your licence (A Touring Motor Glider (TMG) is a specific class of sailplane having an integrally mounted, non-retractable engine and a non- retractable propeller. It shall be capable of take-off and climbing under its own power according to the Flight Manual. Examples include the various Falke derivatives, Grob 109, Dimona, etc.)


Provide certified evidence (licence and current revalidation certificate) of holding (i) a valid SLMG or TMG rating, or (ii) SEP (land) Rating together with SLMG differences training.

Launch Method Required

Winch/Car Launch

Description If you wish to get airborne in a sailplane as pilot in command by winch and car launch, you will need to hold a Winch/Car Launch qualification on your LAPL(S) or SPL.


Provide certified logbook evidence of 20 winch or car launches as Pilot in Command

Aerotow Launch

Description If you wish to get airborne as pilot in command in a sailplane by aerotow launch, you will need to hold an Aerotow Launch qualification on your LAPL(S) or SPL


Provide certified logbook evidence of 12 aerotow launches as Pilot in Command

Self Launch

Description If you wish to get airborne as pilot in command of a self-launching sailplane, you will need to hold a Self Launch qualification on your LAPL(S) or SPL


Provide certified evidence of holding a valid SLMG or TMG rating or SEP (land) Rating together with SLMG differences training.

Bungee Launch

Description If you wish to get airborne in a sailplane as pilot in command by bungee launch, you will need to hold a Bungee Launch qualification on your LAPL(S) or SPL.


Provide certified logbook evidence of 3 bungee launches as Pilot in Command

Additional Ratings required:

(note – a Sailplane Cloud Flying Rating has not yet been established in European law and is therefore currently

unavailable)

Aerobatic Rating

Description If you wish to use your LAPL(S) or SPL to fly aerobatics as pilot in command of a sailplane or TMG, you will need an aerobatic rating.


You will need to either;

Have received the theoretical knowledge specified in AMC No 1 to FCL.800 (see Note 1); and;

Hold a BGA Aerobatics Badge as demonstrated by BGA records (therefore no evidence to be submitted). Or submit certified evidence of;

A certified copy of the Display Authorisation for pilots who hold or have held a UK Display Authorisation, which includes/included authorisation to perform aerobatics at a display. Or;

Evidence of having completed satisfactorily, either: (i)) the UK RAF Elementary Flying Training course; or (ii)) the UK RN Elementary Flying Training course; or (iii)) a UK military Basic Fast Jet Flying Training course. Or;

Evidence (other than log book records) of having flown aerobatic manoeuvres at a BAeA sanctioned event (including glider events).

Or;

A valid FI(A) or AFI rating with the “no aerobatics” restriction removed following compliance with UK requirements to instruct aerobatics. Or;

Evidence of satisfactory completion of the AOPA/BAeA aerobatic course. Or Aerobatic ratings may also be granted to pilots who apply on the basis of experience of flying aerobatics alone if they provide;

Certified log book evidence of at least 5 hours of aerobatic flying in aeroplanes or gliders that have airworthiness certification for the manoeuvres as specified in FCL.800 (see Note 1); And

A statement from an instructor, with the privilege to instruct in aerobatics (see Note 2), confirming that the following has been demonstrated competently and safely: (i)) the aerobatic manoeuvres as listed in AMC 1 to FCL 800; and (ii)) evidence of having the theoretical knowledge specified in AMC 1 to FCL 800 (see Note 1);

Note 1: The FCL 800 requirements are linked at www.gliding.co.uk Note 2: The instructor shall be a BGA Gliding Instructor who holds aerobatic instructional privileges; or a CRI who complies with the requirements of FCL.905.CRI(a)(2) – see Aircrew Regulation p56

Sailplane Towing Rating

Description If you wish to use your LAPL(S) or SPL and associated TMG extension (see Touring Motor Glider above) to tow sailplanes using a TMG, you will by April 2015 need a towing rating.


Provide the following;

Certified logbook evidence of at least 30 hours of flight time as PIC and 60 take-offs and landings in TMGs completed after the issue of the licence And

Certified logbook evidence of at least 10 flights as PIC towing a sailplane in a TMG at a BGA gliding club

http://www.gliding.co.uk/

Flight Instructor privileges required:

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes) – FI(S) Unrestricted or Restricted

Description If you wish to instruct using your LAPL(S) or SPL, you will need a Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate. The certificate can be unrestricted or restricted. If you have a BGA assistant or full instructor rating and have completed a BGA instructor completion course, you can be issued with an unrestricted Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate. If you have a BGA assistant instructor rating but have not completed a BGA instructor completion course, you can only be issued with a restricted Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate. The Restricted Flight Instructor (Sailplanes);

May only instruct under the supervision of an unrestricted Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) nominated for the task, and

May not authorise first solo flights or first cross-country flights

The restriction on the Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate can be removed post licence conversion by demonstrating experience of 15 hours or 50 launches covering the full LAPL(S) training syllabus.


Hold;

A valid BGA Assistant Instructor or Full Instructor Rating as demonstrated by BGA records - therefore nothing to be submitted and

For unrestricted FI(S) only – have completed a BGA Instructor Completion Course as demonstrated by BGA records - therefore nothing to be submitted and in all cases

Provide certified logbook evidence of 100 hours and 200 launches as PIC sailplanes The BGA office will complete the validity from date

Aerobatics Instructor

Description If you wish to instruct aerobatics in a sailplane using your LAPL(S) or SPL and FI(S) certificate, you must provide confirmation that you are competent to do so.


Meet the requirement for an FI(S) Certificate and for an Aerobatics Rating (see above), and either hold;

A valid BGA aerobatic instructor certificate issued by the BGA (therefore no evidence to be submitted),

or submit a certified copy of:

A valid FI(A) with no “no aerobatics” restriction

The BGA office will complete the validity from date

Sailplane Towing Instructor

Description If you wish to instruct sailplane towing in a TMG using your LAPL(S) or SPL and FI(S) certificate, you must provide confirmation that you are competent to do so.


You will need to:

Meet the requirement to hold a towing rating on an SPL or LAPL(S) and have applied for that rating and

Demonstrate through certified logbook evidence that you teach sailplane towing at your club


Sailplane only training in TMGs (ie not TMG syllabus training)

Description If you hold a BGA MGIR and wish to instruct sailplane flying in a TMG (as you did previously as a BGA MGIR) using your LAPL(S) or SPL with Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate, you will need to demonstrate additional experience as a conversion requirement


You will need to;

Meet the requirement for a Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate

and

Provide certified logbook evidence of 6 hours dual training on TMG aircraft and 30 hours PIC on TMG aircraft

and

Provide certified evidence of a valid SLMG or TMG class rating or SEP (land) Rating together with SLMG differences training.

and

Hold a valid BGA MGIR as recorded by the BGA – therefore no copy to be submitted


TMG training in TMGs

Description If you hold a CAA FI (SLMG) or JAR TMG FI rating and wish to instruct the TMG syllabus using your LAPL(S) or SPL with Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate, you will need to

demonstrate additional experience as a conversion requirement.


You will need to;

Meet the requirement for a Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate and

Provide certified logbook evidence of 30 hours PIC on TMG aircraft and

Provide certified evidence of a valid CAA issued FI certificate with SLMG or TMG rating

The BGA office will complete the validity from date Note: The ‘sailplane only instruction in TMG’s’ privilege is included

Flight Instructor Coach

Description If you wish to coach potential sailplane instructors during their instructor training using your LAPL(S) or SPL and Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate, you will need to qualify as what is known as an FCL.905.FI(i) instructor


You will need to;


Hold Instructor Coach endorsement from your CFI as recorded by BGA therefore no evidence to be submitted;

and

Provide certified logbook evidence of 50 hours or 150 launches instructing in gliders The BGA office will complete the validity from date

Examiner Privileges required:

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes FE(S)

Description If you wish to carry out LAPL(S) and SPL skills tests, you will need to be authorised by the CAA as a Flight Examiner (Sailplanes).


You will need to;


Hold a BGA Flight Examiner authorisation as recorded by the BGA – therefore nothing to be submitted and

You will need to provide a certified copy of your CAA Examiner Standardisation Seminar attendance certificate and

The BGA will need to receive a copy of the CAA Form TS10 which follows an Assessment of Competence (supplied by the testing Senior Examiner)


TMG FE(S)

Description If you wish to carry out TMG skills tests, you will need to be authorised to do so by the CAA


You will need to;

Meet the requirement for a Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate with TMG rating and

Hold and supply a certified copy of your valid CAA issued Flight Examiner authorisation with SLMG or TMG examiner privileges

and




Flight Instructor Examiner Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes FIE(S)

Description If you wish to carry out Flight Instructor (Sailplane) skills tests, you will need to be authorised by the CAA as a Flight Instructor Examiner (Sailplanes).


You will need to;


Hold a BGA Flight Instructor Examiner authorisation as recorded by the BGA – therefore nothing to be submitted and




TMG FIE (S)

Description If you wish to carry out TMG instructor skills tests, you will need to be authorised to do so by the CAA


You will need to; • Meet the requirement for a Flight Instructor (Sailplanes) certificate with TMG rating and • Hold and supply a certified copy of your valid CAA issued Flight Instructor Examiner authorisation with SLMG or TMG examiner privileges and

You will need to provide a certified copy of your CAA Examiner Standardisation Seminar attendance certificate


Senior Examiner Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes

Description If you wish to be a Senior Examiner (Sailplanes), you will need to be authorised as such by the CAA


You will need to be recommended specifically by the BGA and;


Hold a BGA Flight Instructor Examiner authorisation as recorded by the BGA – therefore nothing to be submitted and




6. PAYMENT

The BGA processes and checks your application and subsequently submits a recommendation to the CAA who issue the licence. The CAA is paid a fee by the BGA for each LAPL(S) or SPL recommended by the BGA. The total conversion fee payable by applicants aged 22 and over at the time of application is £84. The total conversion fee payable by applicants aged 21 and under at the time of application is £42. Please complete the credit or debit card payment form for the total conversion fee payable and submit it with your application. Alternatively, please submit with your application a dated and signed cheque for the total conversion fee payable to ‘The British Gliding Association’.

Check and check again….

Before posting your application to the BGA, please check that you have;

Completed the form, including all the Part-FCL licence privileges you are entitled to

Signed the form where required

Included all the required & certified evidence – do not supply original documents

Included payment

And finally

Please take care when completing your application.

Please note that due to the size and nature of the conversion task, the BGA will return incomplete or erroneous

applications. A return slip will advise applicants why an application has been returned unprocessed.

Thank you for your patience. Fortunately the licence conversion process is a one-off exercise.

BGA

December 2013

CONVERSION APPLICATION TO THE CAA FOR THE GRANT OF A PART- FCL SAILPLANE PILOT LICENCE OR LIGHT AIRCRAFT PILOT LICENCE (SAILPLANE) Please complete the form in clear block capitals using black ink Payment - Please use the attached payment form.

FOR BGA USE ONLY

Date Received

OM ID:

FALSE REPRESENTATION STATEMENT

It is an offence under Article 231 of the Air Navigation Order 2009 to make, with intent to deceive, any false representation for the purpose of procuring the grant, issue, renewal or variation of any certificate, licence, approval, permission or other document. This offence is punishable on summary conviction by a fine of up to £5000, and on conviction on indictment with an unlimited fine or up to two years imprisonment or both.

1. APPLICANT’S PERSONAL PARTICULARS (please complete as legibly as possible)

CAA Reference Number (If known. Individuals who have held or hold a CAA licence and/or CAA Medical Certificate may know this number)

Applicants BGA Reference Number (if known) …………………………………………………………………………….. Title………………………………………..Surname………………………………………………………………………….…………. Forenames…………………………………………………….……………………….Nationality……………………………………… Date of Birth………………………………Town of Birth……..……………………………………………………………………..….. Permanent Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..

………………………………………………………………………………..……….…..Post Code…………………………………… Email Address (please print carefully)…………………………..…………………………………..…………………………………. Tel No……………………………………………………….…Mobile No………………………………….…………………………… BGA Club …………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………... A clear certified* copy of your valid Passport, EEA/EU National ID Card or Full EU Photographic Driving Licence must accompany your application as proof of identification. *See guidance notes

2. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE (if different from above)

Postal Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….

………………………………………………………………………….……………………Post Code……………………………….

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BRITISH GLIDING ASSOCIATION

3. APPLICANT’S MEDICAL FITNESS - Copy to be enclosed (please read the guidance notes)

LAPL Medical Certificate EASA Class 2 Medical Certificate EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate

4. APPLICANT’S EXISTING & VALID QUALIFICATION STATUS (please read the guidance notes before ticking boxes – shaded areas for BGA use only) )

BGA Bronze Endorsement (also known as Bronze Badge)

BGA Bronze Cross Country Endorsement

FAI Silver Distance

BGA Cloud Flying Endorsement

BGA Aerobatics Endorsement

BGA Assistant Instructor

BGA Full Instructor

BGA MGIR

BGA Instructor Coach

BGA Flight Examiner

BGA Flight Instructor Examiner

The following relate to existing and valid CAA ratings or authorisations

UK or NPPL SLMG Class Rating

UK Flight Instructor (SLMG)

UK Flight Examiner (SLMG) or XMG

JAR or EASA TMG Class Rating

JAR or EASA FI (A) TMG

JAR or EASA FE(A) TMG

UK SLMG Flight Instructor Examiner

JAR or EASA FI E(A) TMG

5. APPLICANT’S CONVERSION REQUIREMENT AND BGA RECOMMENDATION TO THE CAA (please read the guidance notes before ticking boxes - shaded areas for BGA use only)

Licence req’d (tick one box only)

Sailplane Pilot Licence or Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Sailplanes)

Flight Radio Telephony Operator’s Licence (FRTOL) only if already held with English language proficiency level 6

Note – if unsure whether your existing FRTOL has English language proficiency level 6, ask the CAA at 01293 573700

Class required:

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes TMG

Launch method required:

Winch/Car Launch Aerotow Launch Self-Launch

Bungee Launch

Additional Ratings required:

Aerobatic Rating Sailplane Towing Rating

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5. APPLICANT’S CONVERSION REQUIREMENT AND BGA RECOMMENDATION TO THE CAA CONTINUED

Flight Instructor privileges required: Leave Valid From Date Blank.

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes - restricted Valid From:…………………………

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes - unrestricted Valid From:…………………………

Aerobatics Rating Valid From:…………………………

Sailplane Towing Rating Valid From:…………………………

Sailplane Only Training in TMG Valid From:…………………………

TMG Training in TMG Valid From:…………………………

Flight Instructor Coach Valid From:…………………………

Examiner privileges required: Leave Valid From Date Blank.

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes FE(S) Valid From:…………………………

TMG FE(S) Valid From:…………………………

Flight Instructor Examiner Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes FIE(S) Valid From:…………………….

TMG FIE(S) Valid From:…………………………

Senior Examiner Sailplanes Valid From:…………………………

APPLICANT DECLARATION: I declare; that I understand the privileges, requirements and limitations that apply to the Part-FCL licence that I have applied for; and that I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that I am capable of safely exercising the privileges attached to the Part FCL licence that I am issued with. Applicant’s signature……………………………………Applicant’s Name…………………………………………………….….

Date…………………..

BGA USE ONLY - BGA DECLARATION: We are satisfied that the application for the grant of an SPL or LAPL(S) for the person named on this application has been assessed and we are satisfied that all the requirements have been satisfactorily completed. We hereby recommend that the licence is issued with the additional privileges identified above by the BGA.

Name: …………………………………………….….. Signature:…………………………………………………………………

Position:………………………………………………..….. Date: …………………………………………………………………

CAA USE ONLY

Date of Issue……………………………………. Loaded by……………………………………….. Checked by……………………………………... Signed by…………………………………………

Enclosures:

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Application Evidence Checklist

Note: All evidence must be certified copies (originals must not be sent) as per Section1 of the guidance notes. Uncertified copies will not be accepted and the application will be returned. For full details of evidence required please see guidance notes. Evidence highlighted in bold is required by all applicants.

Part Conversion Requirement Expected Evidence Certified & Included

BGA USE

1 Identification - all Valid Passport, EEA/EU National ID Card or Full EU

Photographic Driving Licence

3 Medical - all LAPL medical certificate or an EASA Class 1 or 2

medical certificate

5

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes

Silver Distance Certificate if not BGA issue

TMG Valid SLMG or TMG Rating or SEP (land) Rating together

with SLMG difference training

Winch/Car Launch Logbook evidence (20) Aerotow Launch Logbook evidence (12)

Self-Launch Valid SLMG or TMG rating or SEP (land) Rating together


Bungee Launch Logbook evidence (3)

Aerobatic Rating - only one set of

evidence needed

- no evidence needed

with BGA aerobatics

badge held

Completion of the AOPA/BAeA aerobatic course Copy of Display Authorisation

Either: (i)) the UK RAF Elementary Flying Training course; or (ii)) the UK RN Elementary Flying Training course; or

(iii)) a UK military Basic Fast Jet Flying Training course

Evidence (other than log book records) of having flown aerobatic manoeuvres at a BAeA sanctioned event

(including glider events).

Valid FI(A) or AFI rating with the “no aerobatic restriction” removed following compliance with UK requirements to

instruct aerobatics.

Log book evidence and instructor statement Sailplane Towing Rating Logbook evidence

FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS Please tick if complete section is not applicable

5

Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes FI(S) Restricted/

Unrestricted Logbook evidence (100h & 200L)

FI Aerobatics Valid aerobatic instructor certificate issued by the BGA or

BAeA or Valid FI (A) with no “no aerobatics” restriction

FI Sailplane Towing Logbook evidence

FI Sailplane Only Training in TMGs (both required)

Logbook evidence Valid SLMG or TMG Rating or SEP (land) Rating together


FI TMG Training in TMG (both required)

Logbook evidence Valid CAA issued FI with SLMG or TMG Rating

FI Coach Logbook evidence (50h or 150L)

FLIGHT EXAMINERS Please tick if complete section is not applicable

5

FE(S) Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes

CAA FE(S) standardisation certificate

TMG FE(S) Valid CAA issued Flight Examiner authorization with SLMG

or TMG examiner privileges

FIE(S) Sailplanes/Powered Sailplanes

CAA FIE(S) standardisation certificate

TMG FIE(S) Valid CAA issued UK Flight Instructor Examiner with SLMG

or TMG FIE authorisation

Senior Examiner Sailplanes CAA SE (Sailplanes) standardisation completion certificate 6 Payment - all Cheque or Card Details

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Logbook Evidence Summary

The following is a summary of the logbook evidence that you have submitted to support this conversion

application. You only have to supply the minimum evidence required for the application – you do not need to

supply ALL your experience. The minimum requirement is detailed in the application form completion guidance.

Please supply the hours/launch details. Where not applicable, please write ‘N/A’.

Launches or hours

Activity

Hours pilot in command gliding

Winch launches pilot in command gliding

Aerotow launches pilot in command gliding

Bungee launches pilot in command gliding

Hours aerobatics in gliders or aeroplanes

Hours PIC SLMG/TMG

Take-offs PIC SLMG/TMG

Hours pilot under training SLMG/TMG

Flights towing gliders as PIC of the towing aircraft

I confirm that the supplied information is correct and I have enclosed copies of the logbook evidence.

Applicants Signature:

Date:

--------------------------

I have seen the enclosed logbook documents and I certify that they are a complete and accurate copy of the

original.

Signed: Name:

Date: CFI/Secretary/Chairman (delete as req’d)

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Deliberately blank

Page 6

6. PAYMENT

All fees are payable to the BGA in advance with the application. Cheques must be payable to ‘The British Gliding Association’ If paying by credit or debit card, please complete the following:

Card Holders Name (in full)

Amount in £ sterling

£

Card No

Expiry Date

__ __ / __ __

Valid From

__ __ / __ __

Card Security No. (last 3 numbers)

Address of Cardholder if different from applicant

Postcode:

Send the completed application form, certified copies of documents and payment to;

British Gliding Association

8 Merus Court Meridian Business Park

Leicester LE19 1RJ

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Application for EASA Part-FCL Pilot Licence - Conversion of an Existing National or JAR-FCL Licence Issued by the United Kingdom

Please complete this form online (preferred method) then print, sign and submit as instructed. Alternatively, print, then complete in BLOCK CAPITALS using black or dark blue ink.

Unique No. (to be completed by CAA)

Please read attached Guidance Notes before completing this form.

European Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011 as amended, requires that an individual has all of their licences administered by the National Aviation Authority that holds their medical records (Part MED.A.030 and Part FCL.015). If your medical records are not held by the UK CAA, your application will be rejected.

FALSE REPRESENTATION STATEMENT It is an offence under Article 231 of the Air Navigation Order 2009 to make, with intent to deceive, any false representation for the purpose of procuring the grant, issue, renewal or variation of any certificate, licence, approval, permission or other document. This offence is punishable on summary conviction by a fine up to £5000, and on conviction on indictment with an unlimited fine or up to two years imprisonment or both.

1. APPLICANT DETAILS (The Applicant is responsible for payment of CAA charges)

To be completed by the Applicant

CAA Personal reference number (if known):

Title: ............. Forename(s): ................................................... Surname: ..................................................................

Date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy): ..................... Nationality: ..........................................................

Town of birth: ................................................................. Country of birth: ..................................................................

Permanent Address: ..........................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................... Postcode: ...........................................

Telephone: ...................................................................... Mobile telephone: ...............................................................

E-mail: ...............................................................................................................................................................................

2. ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE (if different from above) To be completed by the Applicant

Postal Address: .................................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................................................

......................................................................................................................... Postcode: ...........................................

3. MEDICAL FITNESS To be completed by the Applicant Class of Medical Certificate held Date of last Medical Date of Expiry CAA use only

Note: Your medical Certificate must be valid on the licence issue date. If your Medical Certificate is due to expire within 14 days after the date of application for licence issue, please complete the following

My medical examination will take place at: ........................................................... on: ................................................

A licence will not be issued to any person unless their medical records supporting their Part-MED medical certificate are held by an Aeromedical Centre located in the United Kingdom. European Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011 as amended, requires that an individual has all of their licences administered by the National Aviation Authority that holds their medical records (Part-MED.A.030 and Part-FCL.015).

Form SRG 1104 Issue 09 Page 1 of 7

4. PARTICULARS OF UK LICENCES HELD To be completed by the Applicant Issuing Authority Type/Class of Licence Licence No. Expiry Date

5. RATINGS HELD To be FULLY completed by the Applicant

Please give the date of the most recent Skill Test (LST), Licensing Proficiency Check (LPC) or Revalidation by Experience for each type and/or class rating, to be endorsed on your Part-FCL Licence.

Rating or Certificate

held

Single-Pilot (SP) or

Multi-Pilot (MP)

Date of Test Date of IR

Test (if applicable)

Expiry Date

of Rating

Examiners Licence Number

and Name

CAA Use

Only

6. APPLICATION (See Guidance Notes) (tick as appropriate) To be completed by the Applicant I am applying for the following Part-FCL licence (please tick as appropriate):

Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL)

Aeroplanes Helicopters Sailplanes Balloons

Private Pilots Licence (PPL)

Aeroplane Helicopter Airship

Sailplane Pilots Licence Balloon Pilots Licence

Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)

Aeroplane Helicopter Airship

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)

Aeroplane Helicopter

On the basis of my National licence OR JAR-FCL licence issued by the United Kingdom

Examiner Certification held Please include details in Section 5

I wish to retain or be issued with a UK National Pilot's Licence to hold a type rating for Annex II aircraft.

(Please note that only aircraft listed in Annex II can be endorsed on to a national pilot's licence and there will be a separate fee for the issue of a UK Pilots Licence.)


7. CONVERSION OF ADDITIONAL RATINGS To be FULLY completed by the Applicant Enter details of additional ratings such as Aerobatic, Mountain etc. applied for, guidance for the terms of issue are in CAP 804.

Licence Rating applied for

Show pilot’s log evidence/course

certificate Date of flight to Demonstrate competence

CAA Use Only

Sailplane Towing Rating Enc

8. INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES HELD To be completed by the Applicant Please give the date of the most recent revalidation or renewal of Instructor Ratings held and please indicate the instructor privileges previously or currently being exercised.

Instructor Rating held

Date of Revalidation

Expiry Date of Rating

Examiners Licence Number and Name

CAA Use Only

PPL CPL IMC IR MPL(J1) MPL(J2) FIC Night

Aerobatic Towing: Glider Banner

SP HPC(A) Aircraft only Simulator only Aircraft and Simulator

9. FLYING EXPERIENCE To be completed by the Applicant

Experience as pilot Experience Claimed (hours)

CAA Use Only Aeroplanes Helicopters

i) As Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on Multi-Pilot Aircraft

ii) As Pilot -in-Command under Supervision PIC/US or Co-pilot (P2) on Multi Pilot Aircraft

iii) As Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on Single Pilot Aircraft

iv) PPL/IR holders ONLY Flight time in accordance with IFR

v PPL holders ONLY Total flight time

I confirm that I have demonstrated the use of radio navigation aids to the satisfaction of Chief Flying Instructor which has been certified in my flying logbook

(PPL Only - Please Tick)

CAA Use Only


10. DECLARATION OF APPLICANT (tick as appropriate) To be completed by the Applicant I declare that the information provided on this form is correct. I agree to receive:

Flight Crew Safety material from the CAA only or Safety Material from authorised sources

I have fully reviewed all Guidance Notes and have submitted all of the necessary paperwork for my application to be considered.

Signature: .......................................................................................................................... Date: .................................. PLEASE REFER TO FALSE REPRESENTATION STATEMENT ON PAGE 1

11. CAA USE ONLY

Date of Issue ........................................................................................

Checked by ..........................................................................................

Loaded by ............................................................................................

Signed by .............................................................................................

Enclosures

Despatch/collection details

12. COURIER CHARGES

Note to all customers: All original documents submitted by the customer and CAA issued documents, will be returned by secure courier and are subject to the appropriate charge as detailed on our website; please click attached link “Courier Charge”. The courier charge will be added to the relevant charge as per the Personnel Licensing Scheme of Charges and payable with application.

Should you decide that you do not wish to use the courier option, please tick the box below and all documents will be returned by normal post (Second Class). If the documents sent by normal post fail to arrive at your postal address, we will only be able to re-issue the CAA documents, 15 working days after the original date of despatch from our office. A written request and secure courier fee will also be required. The CAA is not liable for any direct or consequential loss or delay that is caused by normal postal service.

If you wish to opt out of document return by secure courier, please tick box.

Please note: The CAA is not liable for any direct or consequential loss or delay that is caused by the Secure Courier Service. Any damage to products received by you must be notified in writing to the CAA no later than 24 hours from the time of signing for the product(s). You must also return the damaged product(s) to the CAA no later than one week from the receipt and in return, we will reimburse the cost of postage. The CAA will assist you with your claim from the Secure Courier Service provider to recover your financial loss. Such claims will be limited to the price of replacement product(s) in line with the courier terms and conditions.

13. CHARGES

The charge(s) required as calculated in accordance with the CAA Personnel Licensing Scheme of Charges (published in CAA Official Record Series 5) (www.caa.co.uk/ors5) to be paid on application are enclosed herewith. NB: This application will not be processed until the applicable charges have been received.

Total charges included are: £ ................................ Where charges are to be paid other than by the applicant, please enter the name of the person/company who is paying:

..............................................................................................................................................................................................

IMPORTANT NOTES: • Additional Charges: Where the cost of the CAA investigations exceeds the application charge payable, the

applicant shall pay additional charges to recover those excess costs incurred by the CAA in accordance with the Scheme of Charges.

• Overseas Visits: If a Member or employee of the CAA is required to travel overseas in respect of this application you are advised to read the CAA Scheme of Charges to which this application relates and the section entitled 'Additional charge where functions are performed abroad'. All expenses incurred in pursuance of this application by virtue of travelling overseas will be payable by the applicant on demand.

• Withdrawal/Cancellation of Application: In the event that this application is withdrawn by the applicant, a cancellation charge may be levied. The cancellation charge reflects the work carried out by the CAA on behalf of the applicant up to the point of cancellation. Please see the CAA Refunds Policy at www.caa.co.uk/refunds for more information. Where sufficient funds remain from the original application charge, this charge will be deducted from any refund made in respect of the application following cancellation.

Page 4 of 7 Form SRG 1104 Issue 09

http://www.caa.co.uk/ors5)

http://www.caa.co.uk/refunds

14. FINANCIAL DECLARATION I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge the particulars entered on this application are accurate.

I enclose the charges payable on application in accordance with the Scheme of Charges (www.caa.co.uk/ors5).

I agree to pay any additional charges which may become payable in respect of this application under the Scheme of Charges.

Name of Applicant: ............................................................................................................................................................

Signature of Applicant: ...................................................................................................... Date: ................................ PLEASE REFER TO FALSE REPRESENTATION STATEMENT ON PAGE 1

15. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS (See Guidance Notes)

After thoroughly reviewing the 'Which sections of the application form to complete' and 'Supporting documents required with the application' please send your completed application and supporting documentation to the following address:

Licensing and Training Standards, Licensing Department Aviation House Gatwick Airport South West Sussex RH6 0YR

CAA USE ONLY Applicant’s name ................................................ Date of application .....................

Department: ................................................................... Contact Name: ....................................................................

Job No: ............................................ Folio No: ............. CAA Account Number:.........................................................

Nominal Code: ............................ Cost Centre: .................................. Date received. .........................................

If payment is received by cheque, attach a copy to this application form.

The sum of £ .............................. has been received by: ................................................ Date: ..................................

Amount paid by: Cheque Cash Card Electronic Transfer*

£ ................................. £ ......................... £ .............................. £ ...................................

* Receipt of Electronic Transfer to be verified by Treasury.

Cheque drawn against account of: ....................................................................................................................................

Bank Account No: ........................................................... Sort Code: ..............................

Is this part of a Company payment? Yes No If Yes - Total amount paid:£ ......................................

Amount to be deducted from NATS account: £ ........................

Enclosures: ................................................. FedEx paid Yes/No Loaded by: .............. Signed/Despatched: ...............

Legal Entity Details

Company – Date of incorporation of Company: ...................

If declaration is signed on behalf of a Company:

is declaration signed by a Director or Company Secretary? .......................

if not, then does signatory have authority to sign? .....................................

Individual – Identification Document Details e.g. Passport/Driving Licence.

Type of identification: ......................................................

Signature on ID checked against Form Signature: . Appropriately certified:


http://www.caa.co.uk/ors5)

PLEASE ENTER PAYMENT DETAILS ON FOLLOWING PAGE


16. PAYMENT DETAILS a) Payment type (please tick your chosen method of payment). Visa Mastercard Debit Card Cheque/Banker’s Draft Electronic Transfer Cash

(max. £200)

We do not accept American Express, Diners Club or JCB cards. Please do not send cash by post. b) Bank Details (for payment by Cheque/Banker’s Draft) Cheques or Postal Orders should be made payable to 'Civil Aviation Authority'. Please write the CAA Application Form No. on the reverse of your cheque.

Please note that any refund applicable will be paid directly to the bank account stated below by BACS transfer.

Name in which Bank Account held: ..................................................................................................................................

Account Number: .................................................................................. Sort Code: .......................

If overseas: IBAN Number: ................................................................. Swift Code: .................................................. c) CAA Bank Account Details (if paying by Electronic Transfer) National Westminster Bank plc Bloomsbury Parr’s Branch Account Name: Civil Aviation Authority PO Box 158 Account Number: 36029769 214 High Holborn Sort Code: 60-30-06 London Swift Code: NWBK GB 2L WC1V 7BX IBAN: GB90 NWBK 6030 0636 0297 69

Please supply the following information:

Amount: £.............................................. BACS/CHAPS Reference*: .................................................................

* When making an electronic transfer please instruct your bankers to quote the CAA Application Form number followed by the application date in the description field (i.e. SRG 1104ddmmyyyy).

Payer: .............................................................................. Date of Transfer: ..................................................................

d) Card Details (for payment by Credit/Debit Card)

Card number:

Expiry date: / Security Code (last 3 digits on signature strip on reverse of card)

Debit cards only:

Start date: / Amount: £....................................

Issue No: (if applicable)

Name (as written on card): ................................................................................................................................................ (BLOCK CAPS)

Full postal address of card holder: .....................................................................................................................................

...................................................................................................................................... Postcode: .................................

Card holder’s signature: ...............................................................................................

Please tick box if paying with Company Card Company Name: ............................................................................

This information is provided at the applicant’s risk and will be used by the CAA for this payment only and will not be used for any other purpose.


Application for EASA Part-FCL Pilot Licence - Conversion of an Existing National or JAR-FCL Licence Issued by the United Kingdom – GUIDANCE NOTES

Having a clear application form and pilot’s log will enable L&TS to issue licences and ratings more efficiently, with less risk of errors or rejections with subsequent delays to your application.

Please note that failure to submit a correctly completed application form with the required supporting documents will lead to the formal rejection of your application. In this instance we will issue you with a 30 day notice to meet the outstanding requirements. Failure to meet this deadline will result in your application being cancelled and a fee for assessment and refund will be deducted as per the scheme of charges and our CAA refund policy.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

In order to exercise the privileges of a Pilot licence where the operations of the aircraft require the use of radio communications equipment, the individual must hold a valid Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence. Such a licence will only be granted if the applicant holds a Language Proficiency Certificate in English in accordance with FCL.055 and Appendix 2 of Part-FCL prior to licence application. Should you not hold a valid Language Proficiency in English your application will be rejected.

SECTION 7 – ADDITIONAL RATINGS

Applicants who currently exercise privileges for Aerobatics, Glider or Banner Towing, need to complete this section to show how they comply with the Conversion Reports published in CAP 804, Part 1, Part P to have the ratings endorsed. It is the applicant’s responsibility to produce clear evidence of meeting the conversion report for issue of the rating.

SECTION 8 – INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATES

Applicants who hold or have held an Instructor Rating need to complete this section to show the instructor privileges they have been exercising. For instructor privileges for Aerobatic and Towing applicant’s will need to comply with the Conversion Reports published in CAP 804, Part 1, Part P. It is the applicant’s responsibility to produce clear evidence of meeting the conversion report for issue of the certificate.

GUIDANCE NOTE 1: Certifiers of ID

The following people can act as 'certifiers':

• Head of Approved Training Organisation.

Instructions for the certifier of your ID document are as follows:

1. Insert on the copy to be enclosed with the application: 'I have seen the original document and I certify that this is a complete and accurate copy of the original'.

2. Insert signature and date. 3. Certifier’s name must be printed in block capitals. 4. Must include position or capacity, e.g. Head of Approved Training Organisation.

GUIDANCE NOTE 2: Which sections of the application form to complete Application applied for Sections to be completed National Licences All sections

UK issued JAR-FCL Licences All sections

GUIDANCE NOTE 3: Supporting documentation required with the application Application Original flying logs are only required for Certified copy of the Certified copy of JAR-

the conversion of additional ratings as applicants FCL or Part-FCL Class 1 per section 7 or in cases where an Certificate of or 2 Medical Certificate. instructor is exercising the instructor Revalidation page (See Guidance Note 1). privileges of Single Pilot High from licence. Performance Aeroplanes (SP HPC (A)). See guidance note 1.

National Licences UK issued JAR-FCL Licences

Form SRG 1104 Issue 09 Proof 01 Guidance Notes Page i of i

CAP 804 Part I Flight Crew Licensing: Mandatory Requirements, Policy and Guidance

30 January 2013 Section 1 Part C, Appendix 2 Page 3

1 Light Aircraft Pilots Licence (LAPL) Guidance

LIGHT AIRCRAFT PILOTS LICENCE (LAPL) IS MY LICENCE VALID FOR MY FLIGHT?

A DIFFERENT KIND OF LICENCE The requirements that apply to the Light Aircraft Pilots Licence (LAPL) are significantly different from those that apply to other pilot licences. This document provides a quick guide for LAPL holders. In case of doubt, reference should be made to Part-FCL and CAP 804.

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE In all cases, to use the privileges of an LAPL, you must hold a valid Part-MED LAPL Medical Certificate; or a Class 1 or Class 2 Medical Certificate issued in accordance with Part-MED (or JAR-FCL 3). A UK NPPL Medical Declaration or other national medical is not an acceptable alternative.

PRIVILEGES AND CONDITIONS - WHICH AIRCRAFT CAN I FLY WITH MY LAPL? All Light Aircraft Pilot Licences - LAPL FCL.105 LAPL Privileges and conditions (a) General. The privileges of the holder of an LAPL are to act without remuneration as PIC in non-

commercial operations on the appropriate aircraft category. (b) Conditions. Applicants for the LAPL shall have fulfilled the requirements for the relevant aircraft

category and, when applicable, for the class or type of aircraft used in the skill test.

Aeroplanes (and Touring Motor Gliders) - LAPL(A) FCL.105.A LAPL(A) Privileges and conditions (a) The privileges of the holder of an LAPL for aeroplanes are to act as PIC on single-engine piston

aeroplanes-land or TMG with a maximum certificated take-off mass of 2000 kg or less, carrying a maximum of 3 passengers, such that there are never more than 4 persons on board of the aircraft.

(b) Holders of an LAPL(A) shall only carry passengers after they have completed, after the issuance of the licence, 10 hours of flight time as PIC on aeroplanes or TMG.

Helicopters - LAPL(H) FCL.105.H LAPL(H) Privileges The privileges of the holder of an LAPL for helicopters are to act as PIC on single-engine helicopters with a maximum certificated take-off mass of 2000 kg or less, carrying a maximum of 3 passengers, such that there are never more than 4 persons on board. Sailplanes & Powered Sailplanes (and Touring Motor Gliders) - LAPL(S) FCL.105.S LAPL(S) Privileges and conditions (a) The privileges of the holder of an LAPL for sailplanes are to act as PIC on sailplanes and powered

sailplanes. In order to exercise the privileges on a TMG, the holder shall comply with the requirements in FCL.135.S.

(b) Holders of an LAPL(S) shall only carry passengers after they have completed, after the issuance of the licence, 10 hours of flight time or 30 launches as PIC on sailplanes or powered sailplanes.

(Note: Self-Sustaining Motor Gliders and Self Launching Motor Gliders with retractable propeller/engine are Powered Sailplanes. Self Launching Motors Gliders with non-retractable engine/propeller are TMGs.)

Balloons - LAPL(B) FCL.105.B LAPL(B) Privileges The privileges of the holder of an LAPL for balloons are to act as PIC on hot-air balloons or hot-air airships with a maximum of 3400m3 envelope capacity or gas balloons with a maximum of 1200m3

envelope capacity, carrying a maximum of 3 passengers, such that there are never more than 4 persons on board of the aircraft.

Date 10/01/2013 Version No 1.4

27 July Section 4 Part B, Subpart 3 Page 1

Subpart 3 EASA Light Aircraft Pilot Licence for Sailplanes – LAPL(S)

1 Applicability

The holder of an EASA LAPL(S) may exercise the privileges of the licence to fly EASA Sailplanes registered in the EU.

2 Privileges

EASA Sailplanes – The privileges and conditions of the EASA LAPL(S) are defined in FCL.105 and FCL.105.S as follows:

FCL.105 LAPL(S) — Privileges and conditions

(a) General. The privileges of the holder of an LAPL(S) are to act without remuneration as PIC in non‐commercial operations on sailplanes or powered sailplanes.

(b) Conditions. Applicants for the LAPL(S) shall have fulfilled the requirements for the relevant aircraft category and, when applicable, for the class of sailplane or powered sailplane used in the skill test.

FCL.105.S LAPL(S) — Privileges and conditions

(a) The privileges of the holder of an LAPL for sailplanes are to act as PIC on sailplanes and powered sailplanes. In order to exercise the privileges on a TMG, the holder shall comply with the requirements in FCL.135.S.

(b) Holders of an LAPL(S) shall only carry passengers after they have completed, after the issuance of the licence, 10 hours of flight time or 30 launches as PIC on sailplanes or powered sailplanes.

NOTE: The holder of an LAPL(S) may fly Sailplanes and Powered Sailplanes (i.e. Self Launching Motor Gliders excluding Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)). The licence holder is not entitled to fly Touring Motor Gliders unless the TMG is included in the licence.

Non‐EASA sailplanes – Under the ANO, no licence is required for a private flight in a non‐EASA sailplane.

3 Requirements

An applicant for a Part‐FCL Licence, Rating or Certificate must satisfy the General Requirements applicable to all Part‐FCL licences as set out in Section 4, Part A. An applicant for the EASA LAPL(S) shall comply with the following Part‐FCL requirements: FCL.100 Minimum Age FCL.105 Privileges and Conditions FCL.105.S Privileges and Conditions FCL.110 Crediting for the same aircraft category FCL.110.S LAPL(S) — Experience requirements and crediting FCL.115 Training Course FCL.120 Theoretical Knowledge Examination FCL.125 Skill Test FCL.130.S Launch Methods

May 2012 Section 4 Part B, Subpart 3 Page 2

FCL.135.S Extension of Privileges FCL.140.S Recency Requirements For convenience the text of these requirements is reproduced below, edited for clarity as described in the Foreword. In case of doubt, reference should be made to the EASA Aircrew Regulation (Regulation 1178/2011). Part‐MED stipulates that applicants for and holders of the LAPL shall hold a valid Class 1, Class 2 or LAPL medical certificate.

FCL.100 LAPL(S) — Minimum age

Applicants for the LAPL for Sailplanes – LAPL(S) shall be at least 16 years of age;

FCL.105 and FCL.105.S LAPL(S) — Privileges and conditions

As above.

FCL.110 LAPL(S) — Crediting for the same aircraft category

(a) Applicants for an LAPL(S) who have held another licence for sailplanes shall be fully credited towards the requirements of the LAPL(S).

(b) Without prejudice to the paragraph above, if the licence has lapsed, the applicant shall have to pass a skill test in accordance with FCL.125 for the issue of an LAPL(S) in sailplanes.

FCL.110.S LAPL(S) — Experience requirements and crediting

(a) Applicants for an LAPL(S) shall have completed at least 15 hours of flight instruction in sailplanes, or powered sailplanes, including at least: (1) 10 hours of dual flight instruction; (2) 2 hours of supervised solo flight time; (3) 45 launches and landings; (4) 1 solo cross‐country flight of at least 50 km (27 NM) or 1 dual cross‐country

flight of at least 100 km (55 NM). (b) Of the 15 hours required in (a), a maximum of 7 hours may be completed in a

TMG. (c) Crediting. Applicants with prior experience as PIC may be credited towards the

requirements in (a). The amount of credit shall be decided by the ATO where the pilot undergoes the training course, on the basis of a pre‐entry flight test, but shall in any case: (1) not exceed the total flight time as PIC; (2) not exceed 50% of the hours required in (a); (3) not include the requirements in (a)(2) to (a)(4).

FCL.115 LAPL(S) — Training course Applicants for an LAPL(S) shall complete a training course within an ATO. The course shall include theoretical knowledge and flight instruction appropriate to the privileges given.

FCL.120 LAPL(S) — Theoretical knowledge examination Applicants for an LAPL(S) shall demonstrate a level of theoretical knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted, through examinations on the following: (a) common subjects:


— Air law, — Human performance, — Meteorology, and — Communications;

(b) specific subjects concerning the different aircraft categories: — Principles of flight, — Operational procedures, — Flight performance and planning, — Aircraft general knowledge, and — Navigation.

FCL.125 LAPL(S) — Skill test

(a) Applicants for an LAPL(S) shall demonstrate through the completion of a skill test the ability to perform, as PIC on sailplanes, the relevant procedures and manoeuvres with competency appropriate to the privileges granted.

(b) Applicants for the skill test shall have received flight instruction on the same class or type of sailplane to be used for the skill test. The privileges will be restricted to the class or type used for the skill test until further extensions are endorsed on the licence, in accordance with this Subpart.

(c) Pass marks (1) The skill test shall be divided into different sections, representing all the

different phases of flight appropriate to the sailplane flown. (2) Failure in any item of a section will cause the applicant to fail the entire

section. If the applicant fails only 1 section, he/she shall repeat only that section. Failure in more than 1 section will cause the applicant to fail the entire test.

(3) When the test needs to be repeated in accordance with (2), failure in any section, including those that have been passed on a previous attempt, will cause the applicant to fail the entire test.

(4) Failure to achieve a pass in all sections of the test in 2 attempts will require further practical training.

FCL.130.S LAPL(S) — Launch methods

(a) The privileges of the LAPL(S) shall be limited to the launch method included in the skill test. This limitation may be removed when the pilot has completed: (1) in the case of winch launch and car launch, a minimum of 10 launches in

dual flight instruction, and 5 solo launches under supervision; (2) in the case of aero tow or self launch, a minimum of 5 launches in dual

flight instruction, and 5 solo launches under supervision. In the case of self launch, dual flight instruction may be done in a TMG;

(3) in the case of bungee launch, a minimum of 3 launches performed in dual flight instruction or solo under supervision.

(b) The completion of the additional training launches shall be entered in the logbook and signed by the instructor.

(c) In order to maintain their privileges in each launch method, pilots shall complete a minimum of 5 launches during the last 24 months, except for bungee launch, in which case pilots shall have completed only 2 launches.


(d) When the pilot does not comply with the requirement in (c), he/she shall perform the additional number of launches flying dual or solo under the supervision of an instructor in order to renew the privileges.

FCL.135.S LAPL(S) — Extension of privileges to TMG

The privileges of an LAPL(S) shall be extended to a TMG when the pilot has completed in an ATO, at least:

(a) 6 hours of flight instruction on a TMG, including:

(1) 4 hours of dual flight instruction; (2) 1 solo cross‐country flight of at least 150 km (80 NM), during which 1 full

stop landing at an aerodrome different from the aerodrome of departure shall be performed;

(b) a skill test to demonstrate an adequate level of practical skill in a TMG. During this skill test, the applicant shall also demonstrate to the examiner an adequate level of theoretical knowledge for the TMG in the following subjects: — Principles of flight, — Operational procedures, — Flight performance and planning, — Aircraft general knowledge, — Navigation.

FCL.140.S LAPL(S) — Recency requirements

(a) Sailplanes and powered sailplanes. Holders of an LAPL(S) shall only exercise the privileges of their licence on sailplanes or powered sailplanes when they have completed on sailplanes or powered sailplanes, excluding TMGs, in the last 24 months, at least:

(1) 5 hours of flight time as PIC, including 15 launches; (2) 2 training flights with an instructor;

(b) TMG Holders of an LAPL(S) shall only exercise the privileges of their licence on a TMG when they have:

(1) completed on TMGs in the last 24 months: (i)) at least 12 hours of flight time as PIC, including 12 take‐offs and landings;

and

(ii))refresher training of at least 1 hour total flight time with an instructor.

(2) When the holder of the LAPL(S) also has the privileges to fly aeroplanes, the requirements in (1) may be completed on aeroplanes.

(c) Holders of an LAPL(S) who do not comply with the requirements in (a) or (b) shall, before they resume the exercise of their privileges:

(1) pass a proficiency check with an examiner on a sailplane or a TMG, as appropriate; or

(2) perform the additional flight time or take‐offs and landings, flying dual or solo under the supervision of an instructor, in order to fulfil the requirements in (a) or (b).

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BRITISH GLIDING ASSOCIATION

BGA GLIDING CERTIFICATE AND ENDORSEMENTS TO PART-FCL

PILOT LICENCE CONVERSION GUIDE

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BGA PILOT LICENCE CONVERSION GUIDE

You need to read this if you intend to fly a glider after 7th April 2015. The guidance is supplied in

good faith to support glider pilots. It does not replace the regulation which in all cases takes

precedent.

Contents

Part 1 – Background Detail

1. A bit about the European regulations

2. Flying non-EASA sailplanes

3. Sailplane licences under Part-FCL

4. More about Powered Sailplanes and Touring Motor Gliders under Part-FCL

5. Separate Part-FCL Licences for different classes of aircraft under Part-FCL

6. Part-FCL Medical Requirements

7. Cloud Flying under Part-FCL

8. Towing Sailplanes under Part-FCL

9. Instructing under Part-FCL

10. Examining under Part-FCL

11. Sailplane Pilot Licence & Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Sailplanes) Structure

Part 2 – The Conversion Process

1. Conversion Report

2. Additional Conversion Requirement

3. The Conversion Process

4. Application

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Part 1 – Background Detail

1. A bit about the European regulations

The European Commission regulations 1178/2011 and 290/2012 are together known as the ‘Aircrew

Regulation’. The Aircrew Regulation with the associated ‘Acceptable Means of Compliance’ and

‘Guidance Material’ sets out the detailed requirements for the new European pilot licence system.

Annex I to the regulation is ‘Part-Flight Crew Licensing’, known as Part-FCL. These are the

requirements that must be met to obtain and maintain a European licence, which is known as a Part-

FCL licence. There is a temporary derogation to the ‘Aircrew Regulation’ that allows glider pilots to

continue to fly under national rules but this must end on 7th April 2015. From that date, pilots flying

EASA sailplanes (including powered sailplanes) and Touring Motor Gliders must comply with EASA

Flight Crew Licensing requirements.

The political decision to adopt European regulation is just that – a political decision made by the UK

government. The BGA has been engaged with EASA, the UK Department for Transport and CAA ever

since the Aircrew Regulation was first considered some years ago. The BGA has, along with its

colleagues within the European Gliding Union, fought long and hard to achieve as proportionate, low

complexity and low cost an outcome as possible.

To ensure that all pilots will have the correct licences, ratings and certificates by the 7th April 2015,

the BGA has agreed with the CAA that in early 2013 we will begin the process of conversion from the

existing BGA pilot certification system to the EASA Flight Crew Licensing system.

2. Flying non-EASA sailplanes

Pilots who are planning to fly only non-EASA sailplanes, ie those sailplanes that are listed as Annex II

sailplanes, will not need a licence. They may continue to fly those aircraft beyond April 2015 at BGA

clubs using the traditional BGA pilot certification system and established BGA medical standards eg

including the NPPL medical standard. But they will not be authorised to fly any EASA sailplane.

3. Sailplane licences under Part-FCL

Under Part-FCL there are two sailplane pilot licences available (with exactly the same training

syllabus):

Sailplane Pilots Licence (SPL). This is an internationally compliant licence that can be used

worldwide to fly sailplanes (including self-launching sailplanes and Touring Motor Gliders -

more about these later) that are registered in Europe and is needed if a pilot receives

remuneration for flying. The holder of the SPL must hold as a minimum an EASA Class 2

medical certificate (effectively the same as a JAA Class 2 medical).

Light Aircraft Pilots Licence for Sailplanes - LAPL(S). This is a licence that can be used

throughout Europe to fly sailplanes (including self-launching sailplanes and Touring Motor

Gliders - more about these later) that are registered in Europe. The holder of the LAPL(S)

must hold as a minimum an EASA LAPL medical certificate.

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It will be mandatory to hold a LAPL(S) or SPL to fly an EASA sailplane in the UK (and elsewhere in

Europe) after 7th April 2015.

In addition to the licence, there are a number of privileges, extensions, certificates, qualifications

and authorisations that are added to the SPL and LAPL(S) by completing training and specified

experience. Examples include launch type (for example self-launch), Touring Motor Glider, Flight

Instructor (Sailplanes) and Flight Examiner (Sailplanes). The cloud flying rating has yet to be

established at the time of writing as it is still under development by EASA.

4. More about Powered Sailplanes and Touring Motor Gliders under Part-FCL

The ‘SLMG’ description does not exist under Part-FCL. Part-FCL obviously includes a number of

definitions. It is worth considering sailplanes with engines in some detail;

Self-Sustaining (‘turbo’) sailplanes. There are no Part-FCL requirements beyond those

applicable to any other sailplane. An example is a Ventus CT. These can be flown by anyone

with an SPL or LAPL(S) including the relevant launch qualification.

Self-Launching sailplanes – these are sailplanes where the engine or propeller is extended

and used for self-launching but have the characteristics of a sailplane. An example is a

Nimbus 4DM. These can be flown by anyone with an SPL or LAPL(S) but may be self launched

only if the Self Launch qualification is held.

Touring Motor Glider – this is a specific class of sailplane having an integrally mounted, non-

retractable engine and a non-retractable propeller. It shall be capable of take-off and

climbing under its own power according to the Flight Manual. An example is a Grob 109.

TMG pilots may fly an EASA TMG using a qualification that is added to a LAPL(S), SPL or

LAPL(A), or by holding a TMG Class Rating on a PPL(A)/ CPL / ATPL.

5. Separate Part-FCL Licences for different classes of aircraft under Part-FCL

EASA has also developed internationally compliant private pilot licences and LAPLs for aeroplanes,

helicopters, balloons and airships which are held separately from the sailplane licences.

6. Part-FCL Medical Requirements

The NPPL GP endorsed medical declaration is an entirely UK based declaration of fitness. It is not a

medical certificate. It has no status in the Aircrew Regulation and cannot be used to support a

licence issued under the EASA Regulations. LAPL(S) applicants must hold as a minimum a LAPL

medical certificate issued by a General Medical Practitioner (GMP – otherwise known in the UK as a

GP) or an Aero Medical Examiner (AME). A GMP (GP) will use an online form which when submitted

electronically to the CAA provides the only registration necessary by the GMP (GP).

An SPL applicant must hold either an EASA Class 1 or 2 medical certificate issued by an AME. JAA

Class 1 or 2 certificates are deemed to be EASA certificates and will be changed to EASA certificates

on the next renewal by an AME.

Medical issues can be complex and the BGA is not in a position to provide advice on whether or not

a particular medical issue will preclude the issue of a medical certificate. The CAA offers advice at

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www.caa.co.uk/medical . If in doubt, any AME can be contacted to advise individuals by

arrangement.

It is important to note that to be issued with an SPL or a LAPL(S) by the UK CAA, including through

this conversion process, your EASA medical certificate records must be held by the UK CAA. If your

first JAA or EASA medical certificate was issued outside the UK, it is likely that the CAA does not hold

your medical certificate records. In that case you must obtain all your Part-FCL licences from the

country that holds your medical records. Or transfer your records to the UK and have all your

licences issued by the CAA.

7. Cloud Flying under Part-FCL

Part-FCL will include a Cloud Flying Rating. At the time of publication, the Part-FCL Cloud Flying

Rating is still going through the legislative process and is unavailable. Pilots who will in due course

apply for a Part FCL Cloud Flying Rating might choose to ensure that they apply for a BGA Cloud

Flying Endorsement which may become part of the conversion requirements. Details are in BGA

Laws and Rules under ‘Pilot Certification’. A BGA Cloud Flying Endorsement can be supplied free of

charge to any pilot who submits a completed BGA Cloud Flying Endorsement application with their

Conversion Application Form.

8. Towing Sailplanes under Part-FCL

Part-FCL includes a sailplane towing rating. The UK previously had no requirement for a sailplane

towing rating and at the time of publication, the Part-FCL requirement to hold a sailplane towing

rating is included in the temporary derogation to allow time for pilots to convert to Part-FCL

requirements. The conversion requirements include a route for pilots who will have TMG privileges

attached to their SPL or LAPL(S) to add the sailplane towing rating to their SPL or LAPL(S). They will

then be authorised under Part-FCL to tow sailplanes with TMG. Advice for aeroplane licence holders

is provided at www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/licensing/easalicensing.htm

9. Instructing under Part-FCL

Under Part-FCL the distinction between Full and Assistant Flight Instructors disappears. However, a

newly qualified Part-FCL Flight Instructor's privileges are restricted to instructing under the

supervision of an unrestricted instructor until they have completed a specified amount of

instruction. A restricted instructor may not send a pupil on their first solo or first solo cross-country

flights. A Flight Instructor who is remunerated for instructing must hold an SPL

10. Examining under Part-FCL

The BGA Pilot Certification system traditionally used Senior Regional Examiners to maintain the

overall examining standards, used Regional Examiners to test instructors and used instructors with

some examining privileges to test for the Bronze. In recent years, the BGA adopted a revised, more

mainstream structure that includes BGA Flight Examiners and BGA Flight Instructor Examiners.

Under Part-FCL, instructors do not have examining privileges. Under Part-FCL, sailplane examiners

will be authorised by the CAA following recommendation by the BGA. The following table describes

the Part-FCL examiner authorisations and privileges;


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Examiner Authorisation Known as Privileges

Senior Examiner (Sailplanes) Senior Examiner(S)

Carries out Flight Examiner & Flight Instructor Examiner standardisation

Flight Instructor Examiner (Sailplanes) FIE(S) Carries out Flight Instructor (Sailplane) skills tests

Flight Examiner (Sailplanes)

FE(S) Carries out LAPL(S) or SPL skills tests and theoretical knowledge Tests

11. Sailplane Pilot Licence & Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Sailplanes) Structure

EASA Class 1 or 2

Medical Certificate

EASA LAPL Medical

Certificate

Sailplane Pilot

Licence

Light Aircraft Pilot

Licence

(Sailplane)

Flight Instructor

Sailplanes

Flight Instructor Coach

FCL905FI(i)

Flight Examiner

Sailplanes

Flight Instructor

Examiner Sailplanes

Winch & Car

launch

qualification

Aerotow

qualification

Self launch

qualification

Touring Motor

Glider extension

Senior Examiner

Sailplanes

Cloud Flying

Rating

Sailplane towing

rating

Aerobatic Rating

Bungee launch

qualification

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Part 2 – The Conversion Process

1. Conversion Report

The Aircrew Regulation provides for pilots who have been flying under previous national rules to

obtain the new Part-FCL licences under terms that take into account their previous experience. In

the case of UK glider pilots this will be on the basis of a national “conversion report” that has been

compiled and sent to EASA by the CAA. This report identifies the historic BGA pilot certification

system and provides details of the conversion requirement to equivalent Part-FCL licences.

2. Additional Conversion Requirement

There are a number of differences between BGA Gliding Certificate and Endorsements requirements

and those of Part-FCL. These differences result in a number of conversion requirements – that is,

evidence that is provided with an individual’s application to convert to a Part-FCL Sailplane Pilot

Licence or Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (Sailplanes). The detail is identified in the conversion

application form guidance supplied alongside the conversion application form. As some pilots may

need to gain some additional experience prior to application, it is strongly recommended that this

document, the conversion application form and conversion application form guidance is read

carefully and well-ahead of starting the application process. Please use the online FAQ’s.

3. The Conversion Process

‘Conversion’ means changing from BGA Gliding Certificate & Endorsements to Part-FCL

requirements, including recency requirements. The first step is to understand what you can convert

to and the second step is to complete & submit the conversion application form.

The conversion application form has an accompanying conversion application form guidance

document which provides step by step detail including everything that needs to be supplied on

application, and how to certify any additional documents.

4. Application

Once an individual has decided he or she wants to apply for a Part-FCL gliding licence, they will need

to;

Read the available guidance including the series of Frequently Asked Questions at

www.gliding.co.uk/bgainfo/licensing/easalicensing.htm

Consider whether they need to obtain a medical or qualify further or re-qualify under the

BGA system before converting.

Decide what type of licence & additional qualifications they are going to apply for.

Use the application form completion guidance to assist them in correctly completing the

conversion application form.

Check that the application is complete, including certified copies of documents where

required

Send the application to BGA, 8 Merus Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1RJ

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