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Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the transition from JAA to EASA as well as the role and responsibility of EASA. Effective 28th September 2003 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) assumed aviation regulatory responsibility from the JAA for all European Member States. The Joint Airworthiness Authority (JAA) continued to be responsible for third countries until ceasing…

Part FCL Subpart D – Commercial Pilots Licence – CPL Considerations. Overview by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com General Comments Minimum age – 18 years of age. Privileges: The privileges of the holder of a Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) are, within the appropriate aircraft category, to: Exercise all the privileges of the holder of a LAPL and…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the European Certification Basics. Introduction – What does EASA certify? EASA is responsible for the “Certification” of: Aircraft Engines Propellers Other parts to be installed on aircraft & certain non-installed equipment Certification Methodology EASA checks all EU products for their airworthiness (including operational suitability) and their environmental performance against…

Considerations Part FCL Appendix 3 – Training courses for the issue of a CPL and an ATPL. Review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction Note: An applicant wishing to transfer to another ATO during a training course shall apply to the competent authority for a formal assessment of the further hours of training required….