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GM2 21L.2Competent authority
PERMIT TO FLY An aircraft registered in a Member State is under the responsibility of that Member State regarding continuing airworthiness aspects. Consequently, permits to fly under Part 21 Light may be issued by that Member State, including any cases in which the aircraft flies in another State. The permit to fly contains all the conditions and restrictions to ensure safe flight, but other airspace and operational rules remain within the competence of the authority of the State where the flight takes place, and may apply. Therefore, the applicant is also required to ensure compliance with the relevant applicable regulations of that State.
GM · GM2 21L.2 — Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 · ED Decision 2023/013/R · Initial Airworthiness Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Nov 2025