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….

Evidence-Based Training (EBT) Considerations – Related to Flight Crew Training. Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers recommended practices related to ICAO Doc 9995 and EASA Opinions 08/2019 (A) & (B). Introduction – ICAO offers the following: The paradigm shift proposed under the Evidence-Based Training (EBT) programme is not simply to replace a sometimes outdated set of critical…