FCL.135.H LAPL(H) – Extension of privileges to another type or variant of helicopter

(a)Applicants for an LAPL(H) shall be issued with privileges for the specific type of helicopter in which the skill test was taken. In order to extend their privileges to another type of helicopter, holders of an LAPL(H) shall complete, in that other type, all of the following:

(1)unless otherwise specified in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, at least 5 hours of flight instruction, including:

(i)15 dual take-offs, approaches and landings;

(ii)15 supervised solo take-offs, approaches and landings;

(2)a skill test to demonstrate an adequate level of practical skill in the new type. During that skill test, the applicant shall also demonstrate to the examiner an adequate level of theoretical knowledge for the other type in the following subjects:

(i)Operational procedures,

(ii)Flight performance and planning,

(iii)Aircraft general knowledge.

(b)Before the holder of an LAPL(H) can exercise the privileges of the licence in another variant of helicopter than the one used for the skill test, the pilot shall undergo differences training or do familiarisation, as determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. The differences training shall be entered in the pilot’s logbook or equivalent record and shall be signed by the instructor.