FCL.935.TRI TRI – Assessment of competence

(a)The assessment of competence for a TRI for MPA and PL shall be conducted in an FFS. If no FFS is available or accessible, an aircraft shall be used.

(b)The assessment of competence for a TRI for single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes and helicopters shall be conducted in any of the following:

(1)an available and accessible FFS;

(2)if no FFS is available or accessible, in a combination of FSTD(s) and an aircraft;

(3)if no FSTD is available or accessible, in an aircraft.

(c)By way of derogation from point (b), the assessment of competence:

(1)for TRIs for non-complex helicopters may be conducted in a combination of FSTD(s) and the aircraft even if an FFS is available and accessible;

(2)for TRIs for helicopters referred to in Section A, point 1e(c), of Appendix 9 may be conducted in accordance with points FCL.935.TRI(b)(1), (2) or (3), irrespective of the availability and accessibility of an FFS or FSTD. [applicable from 30 April 2026 - Regulation (EU) 2026/781]