SUBPART D – COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE – CPL
ANNEX I (Part-FCL) · Aircrew · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · FCL.300 – FCL.325.A
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FCL.300 CPL – Minimum age
An applicant for a CPL shall be at least 18 years of age.
FCL.305 CPL – Privileges and conditions
Privileges. The privileges of the holder of a CPL are, within the appropriate aircraft category, to:
FCL.310 CPL – Theoretical knowledge examinations
Applicants for the issue of a CPL shall demonstrate a level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted in the following subjects:
AMC1 FCL.310 ; FCL.515(b); FCL.615(b); FCL.835(d) Theoretical knowledge examinations
AMC1 FCL.310 ; FCL.515(b); FCL.615(b) Theoretical knowledge examinations – Airships
GM1 FCL.310 ; FCL.515(b); FCL.615(b); FCL.835(d) Theoretical knowledge examinations
SUBJECT 010 – AIR LAW
Note that the term ‘mass’ is used to describe a quantity of matter, and ‘weight’ when describing the force.
SUBJECT 021 – AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE – AIRFRAME, SYSTEMS AND POWER PLANT
Syllabus reference BK Syllabus details and associated Learning Objectives Aeroplane Helicopter IR CB-IR(A) BIR Exam BIR BK Remarks ATPL CPL ATPL/IR ATPL…
SUBJECT 022 – AIRCRAFT GENERAL KNOWLEDGE – INSTRUMENTATION
Syllabus reference BK Syllabus details and associated Learning Objectives Aeroplane Helicopter IR CB-IR(A) BIR Exam BIR BK Remarks ATPL CPL ATPL /IR ATPL…
SUBJECT 031 – FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING: MASS AND BALANCE – AEROPLANES/HELICOPTERS
Note that the term ‘mass’ is used to describe a quantity of matter, and ‘weight’ when describing the force.
SUBJECT 032 – FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING – PERFORMANCE – AEROPLANES
Note that the term ‘mass’ is used to describe a quantity of matter, and ‘weight’ when describing the force.
SUBJECT 033 – FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING – FLIGHT PLANNING AND MONITORING
General Student Pilot Route Manual (GSPRM) This document shall be referred to as the General Student Pilot Route Manual (GSPRM) and should contain as a…
SUBJECT 034 – FLIGHT PERFORMANCE AND PLANNING – PERFORMANCE – HELICOPTERS
Note that the term ‘mass’ is used to describe a quantity of matter, and ‘weight’ when describing the force.
SUBJECT 040 – HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS
Syllabus reference BK Syllabus details and associated Learning Objectives Aeroplane Helicopter IR CB-IR(A) BIR Exam BIR BK Remarks ATPL CPL ATPL/IR ATPL…
SUBJECT 050 – METEOROLOGY
The operation of an aircraft is affected by the weather conditions within the atmosphere.
SUBJECT 070 – OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Syllabus reference BK Syllabus details and associated Learning Objectives Aeroplane Helicopter IR CB-IR(A) BIR Exam BIR BK Remarks ATPL CPL ATPL/IR ATPL…
SUBJECT 081 – PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT – AEROPLANES
The following standard symbols and their corresponding meanings are used for certain mathematical operations:
SUBJECT 082 – PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT – HELICOPTERS
VOCABULARY OF MECHANICS Speed is a scalar quantity; it has only magnitude.
SUBJECT 090 – COMMUNICATIONS
Syllabus reference BK Syllabus details and associated Learning Objectives Aeroplane Helicopter IR CBIR(A) BIR Exam BIR BK Remarks ATPL CPL ATPL/IR ATPL…
SUBJECT AREA 100 – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES (KSA)
Syllabus reference Syllabus details and associated Learning Objectives Aeroplane Helicopter ATPL CPL ATPL/IR ATPL CPL 100 00 00 00 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND…
FCL.315 CPL – Training course
An applicant for a CPL shall have completed theoretical knowledge instruction and flight instruction at an ATO, in accordance with Appendix 3 to this Part.
FCL.320 CPL – Skill test
An applicant for a CPL shall pass a skill test in accordance with Appendix 4 to this Part to demonstrate the ability to perform, as PIC of the…
FCL.315.A CPL – Training course
Theoretical knowledge and flight instruction for the issue of a CPL(A) shall include upset prevention and recovery training.
FCL.325.A CPL(A) – Specific requirements for applicants who hold an MPL
Applicants for a CPL(A) who hold an MPL shall have completed in aeroplanes:
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