Skip to content

A gradual release of Avioverse begins in October 2026. Request early access →

Article 4e Transitional measures for training, testing and checking related to multi-pilot operations in single-pilot helicopters

Cover Regulation · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

IRImplementing rule

Article 4eTransitional measures for training, testing and checking related to multi-pilot operations in single-pilot helicopters

1.Member States may decide to issue specific privileges for conducting training, skill tests and proficiency checks in multi-pilot operation in single-pilot helicopters to applicants who meet all of the following conditions:

(a)hold an instructor or examiner certificate, as applicable, issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to this Regulation, including the privileges to instruct or to examine, as applicable, in the relevant type of helicopter;

(b)have completed the training specified in point FCL.735.H of Part-FCL;

(c)have experience in multi-pilot operation in helicopters at a level that is acceptable to the competent authority of that Member State.

2.The privileges issued in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be valid until 30 October 2025. In order to revalidate the privileges, applicants shall comply with the experience requirements for instructor and examiner privileges related to multi-pilot operation in single-pilot helicopters as set out in Part-FCL.

IR · Article 4e — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Regulation (EU) 2021/2227 · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

All rules in Powers and recitals

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 25 Nov 2025, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

Ask Metis about Article 4e →

Metis opens with Avioverse in October 2026 · request early access.