FCL.235.G GPL – Privileges for classes, types and variants of gyroplanes

(a)For the purpose of gyroplane pilot licensing in accordance with this Annex, gyroplanes shall be categorised into the following class and types:

(1)single-propeller gyroplane (SPG) class: Single-pilot gyroplanes whose single-centric propulsion unit is operated by a single thrust control and driven by either of the following types of engines:

(a)a piston engine system which, if so specified following the certification process in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, may consist of more than one piston engine;

(b)an electric engine system which, if so specified following the certification process in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, may consist of more than one electric engine;

(c)if so specified following the certification process in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, a hybrid engine system consisting of piston and electric engines;

(2)gyroplane types that require privileges for that individual type, as determined following the certification process in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012.

(b)Applicants for a GPL shall be issued with privileges for the class or type of gyroplanes in which the skill test was taken. In order to extend their privileges to another class or type, holders of a GPL shall complete, in that other class or type, all of the following:

(1)unless specified otherwise in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, where applicable, 3 hours of flight instruction, including:

(i)10 dual take-offs and landings; and

(ii)10 supervised solo take-offs and landings;

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

(i)operational procedures;

(ii)flight performance and planning;

(iii)aircraft general knowledge.

(c)In order to extend the privileges to another variant within a class or type, the pilot shall complete differences training or familiarisation. Where applicable, that differences training or familiarisation shall comply with 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 into an equivalent record and be signed by the instructor. When extending the privileges for an SPG class to a variant with another type of engine, as specified in point (a)(1), the differences training shall consist of dual flight instruction and theoretical knowledge instruction which shall include, with regard to that other type of engine and related aircraft systems, at least all of the following:

(1)operational procedures;

(2)flight performance and planning;

(3)aircraft general knowledge. [applicable from 18 February 2026 – Regulation (EU) 2025/134]