SECTION 2 — VALIDATION OF LICENCES
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/723 · Aircrew · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Article 4 – Article 8
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Article 4 General provisions for validation of licences
A competent authority of a Member State may validate a pilot licence issued by a third country in compliance with the requirements of Annex 1 to the…
Article 5 Pilot licences for commercial air transport and other commercial activities
For the validation of pilot licences for commercial air transport and other commercial activities, the holders shall comply with the following…
Article 6 Pilot licences for non-commercial activities with an instrument rating
For the validation of private pilot licences with an instrument rating, or Commercial Pilot Licences (‘CPL’) and Airline Transport Pilot Licences…
Article 7 Pilot licences for non-commercial activities without an instrument rating
For the validation of private pilot licences, or CPL and ATPL licences without an instrument rating where the pilot intends only to exercise private…
Article 8 Validation of pilot licences for specific tasks of limited duration
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Articles above, in the case of manufacturer flights, a competent authority of a Member State may accept a licence…
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