Proficiency checks in private operation
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Proficiency checks in private operation
Folks can I ask: If you were to operate an aircraft, say a light twin, privately on behalf of a private owner (so not public transport) in UK/Europe, would you have to undertake the same base checks/line checks and with the same frequency as you would public transport?
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I would say: for a light twin - no. Your yearly licence proficieny check should be enough. Things get more complicated when you operate a complex (*) aircraft. Then EASA part NCO applies which may (or may not) require additonal checks. But as I do not operate under part NCO I have not familiarised myself with it yet.
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Max
(*) Definition of complex aircraft from EU document 02008R0216-20130129j) ‘complex motor-powered aircraft’ shall mean:
(i) an aeroplane:
— with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5 700 kg, or
— certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nineteen, or
— certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots, or
— equipped with (a) turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop engine, or
I would say: for a light twin - no. Your yearly licence proficieny check should be enough. Things get more complicated when you operate a complex (*) aircraft. Then EASA part NCO applies which may (or may not) require additonal checks. But as I do not operate under part NCO I have not familiarised myself with it yet.
Regards
Max
(*) Definition of complex aircraft from EU document 02008R0216-20130129j) ‘complex motor-powered aircraft’ shall mean:
(i) an aeroplane:
— with a maximum certificated take-off mass exceeding 5 700 kg, or
— certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nineteen, or
— certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots, or
— equipped with (a) turbojet engine(s) or more than one turboprop engine, or
