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Pilot Training Briefings & Presentations
Guidance on the submission of logbooks for licensing applications
Pilots are required to submit their flying logbook(s) in support of certain licensing applications. Where this is necessary, they may choose to submit their original logbook(s) or a certified copy.
Please note that the certification standard has changed.
The certifier must write the following on the first page of the logbook copy:
“I have seen the original document and I certify that this is a complete and accurate copy of the original logbook for (applicant name)”
Logbook copies that do not include the applicant’s name in the certification text will not be accepted, leading to the application being rejected.
Please see our documentation guidance webpage for more guidance on the submission of original, electronic and certified copies of logbooks.
Dated: May 2019
Acceptance of training at a registered training facility after 8 April 2019
All pilots and student pilots are reminded that since 8 April 2019 Registered Training Facilities (RTFs) cease to be valid entity for training.
All NEW and FURTHER pilot training towards any EASA licence and associated ratings* training courses, including Theoretical Knowledge (TK), delivered by an RTF AFTER 8 April 2019 will not be recognised by the CAA.
All pilots and student pilots must ensure their chosen training provider is an Approved or Declared Training Organisation (ATO/DTO).
*This does not include training for the UK IMC/IR(R) Rating
Dated: April 2019
Birmingham Airport VFR Pilot Guide
Birmingham Airport Air Traffic has created a dedicated website to help pilots identify the visual reference points (VRPs) around its airspace and help reduce airspace infringements. The website includes information on VRPs and guidance on how to fly safely near controlled airspace.
We’ve added a link to this resource on airspacesafety.com under Pre-flight planning: Birmingham Airport VFR Pilot Guide
Dated: April 2019
Registered Training Facilities (RTF) to cease after 8 April 2019
All Registered Training Facility (RTF) pilot training organisations are reminded that they must make the transition to either Declared Training Organisation (DTO) or Approved Training Organisation (ATO) status by 8th April 2019 if they wish to continue operating. This is the date when RTF’s cease to be recognised in law and after which RTF’s will no longer be able to deliver pilot training recognised by the CAA. The DTO regulations have recently become European Law and will not be affected by EU Exit.
Dated: March 2019
Infringement update: Pilot fined for infringing RA(T)
Magistrates imposed a £1250 fine following a guilty plea by a pilot to an offence of infringing the RAF Cosford RA(T) in June 2018.
See Infringement updates for more details.
Dated: February 2019
Revised Guidance for Logbook Submission
The CAA has revised its guidance to licence applications relating to submission of logbooks/logbook evidence.
Dated: January 2019
EU Regulation on Upset Prevention and Recovery Training
A draft Commission Implementing Regulation based on EASA Opinion 06/2017 amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 as regards upset prevention and recovery training was discussed at the EASA Committee meeting on 24-25 October. The revision of the Aircrew regulation was adopted by consensus, so will be implemented into legislation shortly.
Dated: November 2018
EU Operational Rules for Sailplanes
A draft Commission Implementing Regulation regarding the revision of EU operational rules for sailplanes, amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 was discussed at the EASA Committee meeting on 24-25 October with a view to a possible vote.
The proposal was welcomed by Member States and received a positive vote by consensus. This is another milestone in the overall goal to provide, in one document, all the major rules that sailplane pilots need to know. As part of the EASA GA Roadmap, with strong support from the BGA and CAA working together, simpler and proportionate rules for sailplanes are being developed.
Dated: November 2018
Language proficiency requirements
We have updated our published guidance for training organisations and examiners on carrying out an informal language proficiency assessment.
The guidance provides information about the criteria for achieving an Expert / Level 6 rating, assessing native speakers and the ICAO rating scale.
Dated: October 2018
PBN Update – Aircrew General Exemption
From 25 August 2018 all pilots operating on PBN routes or PBN procedures are required to be suitably qualified.
The DfT, EASA and the UK CAA have agreed a general exemption for specific operators who are unable to meet these requirements.
To apply for the exemption relevant Operators should follow the application process on ORS4 No.1275.
UK Operators who employ non-UK EASA licence holders should contact the relevant NAA to ensure that they have also adopted this general exemption.
Previous individual exemption applications will be processed in accordance with ORS4 No.1275.
Further information is available on the webpage.
Dated: August 2018
Automatic validation of flight crew licences issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) 1178/2011 as amended
We have published information on the automatic validation of EASA Part-FCL licences for those individuals operating aircraft on the register of non-UK EU Member States. This contains a link to the validation document required to operate those aircraft.
The holding of the validation document is required as of 19 August 2018.
Dated: August 2018
Declared Training Organisations
The European Commission has adopted and published, in their Official Journal, the text to enable Declared Training Organisations (DTO) in law. This new category of pilot training organisations offering training towards basic licences and rating for private pilots will be available with effect from Sunday 2nd September 2018. No Declarations can legally be made before this date.
The new Regulation enables a transition period for RTFs to convert to DTO. All organisations who currently hold a JAR-FCL Registered Training Facility certificate must transfer to a Declared Training Organisation by 8th April 2019 if they wish to continue offering training for EASA licences and ratings after that date.
More information is available on our website, where we will be publishing details of the Declaration process and further information in the next few days.
Dated: August 2018
Performance Based Navigation (PBN) requirements for pilots
The new Performance Based Naviation (PBN) Regulations require that:
Pilots must have been granted PBN privileges as an endorsement to their Instrument Rating (IR), in order to fly in accordance with PBN routes and procedures with effect from 25 August 2018.
All pilots with an IR or En-route Instrument Rating (EIR) will require PBN privileges with effect from 25 August 2020.
Upon ramp inspection, you may be required to show your licence, endorsed with a valid PBN qualification.
Dated: August 2018
Flight Planning and General Navigation examinations
We have updated our Pilot Licences exam pages regarding Flight Planning (033) and General Navigation (061) examinations.
Dated: August 2018
Important information for FAA airmen certificate holders
Holders of FAA airmen certificates issued on the basis of a UK licence where the UK licence number does not follow this example: GBR.FCL.PP.123456A.A should check the guidance on the CAA website if they have already applied for a UK licence issue or conversion.
These applicants will have to travel to the US for their FAA airman certificate to be reissued, if they have not provided all required documentation to the UK CAA in person by 14 September 2018.
Pilots going to the Sywell LAA Rally (31 August – 2 September) can bring their application form SRG2110 with all documentation (originals and photocopies) to the UK CAA stand.
Dated: July 2018
New guidance on upset prevention and recovery training for FSTDs
We have published information on our website describing the process by which suitable flight simulator training devices (FSTDs) can be qualified to support upset prevention and recovery training (UPRTs) according to CS-FSTA(A) Issue 2, and in readiness for the issue of amended Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011.
Dated: July 2018
Applications for professional licences
The CAA would like to remind pilots that applications for professional licences (such as CPLs, ATPLs and type ratings) should be made using our new eLicensing system.
Our eLicensing webpage has useful information, including user guides for pilots and organisations.
Any applications submitted with incorrect documentation will not be accepted, so we recommend that pilots carefully read the Candidate user guide (which includes example applications) before submission.
Dated: June 2018
Licensing applications: certified copy of licence
We would like to remind pilots that a certified copy of their licence must be submitted with every licensing application. Please refer to our website for further information on how to get your documents certified. This ensures that we reissue licences with the correct ratings and validities.
Applications submitted without certified copies of licences will be put on hold, delaying the application process.
Dated: June 2018
Exemptions from Performance Based Navigation licensing requirements
Do your flight crew hold Performance Based Navigation (PBN) privileges on their licence?
From 25 August 2018, EASA Aircrew Regulations will require all pilots who are operating on PBN routes and procedures to be suitably qualified.
The deadline for exemption applications is 2 July 2018.
Dated: May 2018
Helicopter Flight Instructor Guide
We are sharing a comprehensive and fully illustrated Helicopter Flight Instructor Guide that has been developed by EHEST.
EASA Issue 2.2
Dated: May 2018
Identification requirement for flight crew licensing applications
Pilots are required to submit certified copies of their ID (such as passport or driving licence) for certain Flight Crew Licensing applications.
For security and fraud prevention reasons, the UK CAA is no longer able to accept black and white copies of ID documents.
Any applications submitted on or after 14 May 2018 which require ID documents to be submitted, will be rejected if the ID documents are not in colour, leading to a delay in your application.
The ID document must also be certified. Please refer to our website for more information on who can certify your documents.
Dated: May 2018
The CAA has updated the forms and guidance material related to the temporary licence certificate.
The following changes have been made:
Low visibility (LV) box removed (no longer applicable)
Clarification of the CAA policy that the expiry date 8 weeks shall be from the date of the flight test, zero flight time training (ZFTT) or base training, as applicable.
Full guidance is available on the CAA website.
Dated: April 2018
Temporary examiner certificates
The CAA has updated the forms and guidance material related to the temporary examiner certificate.
The following changes have been made:
Examiner certificates have been removed from the SRG1100 and has been incorporated into a new form SRG1100A
SRG1100A includes temporary privileges for TRE, SFE and Senior Examiner certificates
Full guidance is available on the CAA website.
Dated: April 2018
Testing of English Language Proficiency by Flight and Radiotelephony Examiners
This notice provides clarification to examiners about the English Language Proficiency assessment process.
All examiners should read the English language proficiency testing and flight crew licensing guidance on our website and the section called ‘Testing by Flight and Radiotelephony Examiners’.
Dated: March 2018
English Language Proficiency for pilots
This notification provides clarification to licence holders about the English Language Proficiency assessment process.
Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Licence (FRTOL) holders who have not converted to Part-FCL, new FRTOL applicants and those holding level 4 or 5 Language Proficiency should be aware that they must hold a valid Language Proficiency validation to operate such equipment. If you have any questions about your status please contact your training provider.
Please note that absence of a valid language proficiency assessment invalidates an FRTOL and will delay any subsequent licence request.
Dated: March 2018
Airline pilot standards MCC course
There’s a new multi-crew cooperation course known as airline pilot standards multi-crew cooperation course, or APS MCC for short.
Pilots seeking to take the new course will need to apply to an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) certified by the CAA to deliver it. There will be a final assessment at the end of the course. Candidates may then be issued with either an ASP MCC or MCC course completion certificate.
Please contact your ATO for more information.
Dated: March 2018
Airline pilot standards MCC course
There’s a new multi-crew cooperation course known as airline pilot standards multi-crew cooperation course or APS MCC for short.
Training organisations seeking to gain approval to conduct the new course will need to apply for CAA approval with site floor plans (for new sites only), an approval certificate of the Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs) to be used, a course Training Manual with accompanying Gap Analysis (CAA document), an application form and appropriate payment (same as the current MCC course).
More information, including an application form and gap analysis document is available on the CAA website.
Dated: March 2018
Guidance for pilots on type rating differences courses
The EASA Type Ratings and Licence endorsement lists show where additional ‘differences’ training is required, if you are to operate certain variants within a type endorsement.
For example, if you have a Type Endorsement B757/767, you can fly one of the aircraft within the endorsement, i.e. the B767, but will require additional training to fly the B757 as prescribed by the manufacturer of that aircraft.
If you are completing differences training please note that the EASA Aircrew Regulation requires this to be done at an Approved Training Organisation (ATO).
Dated: March 2018
English language proficiency testing and flight crew licensing
The CAA has published guidance for training organisations and examiners on carrying out an informal language proficiency assessment.
The guidance provides information about the criteria for achieving an Expert / Level 6 rating, assessing native speakers and the ICAO rating scale.
Dated: January 2018
Advantages of Simulators (FSTDs) in Helicopter Flight Training – EHEST
Dated: July 2013
Commercial Aviation Safety Team – Final Report – August 2008
Mode Awareness and Energy State Management Aspects of Flight Deck Automation
Posted: June 2009
The Hidden Complexities of Cockpit Operations Presentation
Loukia D Loukopoulos – NASA Ames Research Center – San Jose State University Research Foundation
Dated: March 2009
ACAS II Bulletin No. 5
Dated: October 2004