JAR FCL

Brief presentation

Background to JAR FCL



European aviation systems had developed in the past with great variations in structures and details. Therefore, it has been necessary to write harmonised requirements.

Background...
The aim is to:  minimise type certification problems on joint ventures,  to facilitate the export and import of aviation products,  to make it easier for maintenance carried out in one European State to be accepted by the Civil Aviation Authority in another European State and to regulate commercial air transport operations,  and for the issuance and maintenance of pilot and flight engineer licences.

Background...
JAR FCL is the code developed for all categories of pilot and flight engineer licences so as to permit use of licences and ratings without further formality in any participating States.

Background...
 JAR-FCL 1 applies to aeroplane licences  JAR-FCL 2 applies to helicopter licences  JAR-FCL 3 applies to medical Requirements  JAR-FCL 4 apply to Flight Engineers  JAR-FCL 5 apply to balloon and Glider licences

Background


ICAO Annex 1 has been selected to provide the basic structure of JAR FCL, the JAR for licensing, but with additional sub-division where considered appropriate. The content of Annex 1 has been used and added to where necessary by making use of existing European regulations.

Background


JAR FCL has been issued with no national variants. It has been accepted that JAR FCL should be applied in practice and the lessons learned embodied in future amendments. The Civil Aviation Authorities of the JAA are therefore committed to early amendment in the light of experience.

Background


Future development of the requirements of JAR FCL will be in accordance with the JAA s Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) procedures. These procedures allow for the amendment of JAR FCL to be proposed by the Civil Aviation Authority of any of the participating countries and by any organisation represented on the Joint Steering Assembly.

Background


Amendments to the text in JAR FCL are usually issued initially as Orange Paper amendments. Orange Paper amendments are pages containing revised paragraphs, following NPA adoption. The issue of such pages avoids the need to re-paginate whole Subparts and are a clear method of identifying new texts.

Fully Approved States

            

Austria - JAR-FCL 1 & 3 Belgium - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Croatia - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Czech Republic - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Denmark - JAR-FCL 1,2, 3 & 4 Estonia - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Finland - JAR-FCL 1,2 & 3 France - JAR-FCL 1,2, 3 & 4 Germany - JAR-FCL 1, 2, 3 & 4 Greece - JAR-FCL 1 & 3 Iceland - JAR-FCL 1,2 &3 Ireland - JAR-FCL 1, 2, 3 & 4 Italy - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3

Fully Ap. States contin.

             

Latvia - JAR-FCL1, 2 & 3 Lithuania - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Malta - JAR-FCL 1 & 3 Netherlands - JAR-FCL 1, 2, 3 & 4 Norway - JAR-FCL 1,2 & 3 Poland - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Portugal - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Romania - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Slovenia - JAR-FCL 1 & 3 Spain - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Sweden - JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 Switzerland - JAR-FCL 1 & 3 Turkey - JAR-FCL 1 & 3 United Kingdom - JAR-FCL 1,2 & 3

NPA 25


NPA 25 includes a major change to the structure of helicopter licensing and theoretical knowledge syllabi and examinations for both aeroplane and helicopter licence applicants.

Mutual Recognition


JAR-FCL 1.015/2.015 states Where a person, an organisation or a service has been licensed, issued with a rating, authorisation, approval or certificate by the Authority of a JAA Member State in accordance with the requirements of JARFCL and associated procedures, such licences, ratings, approvals or certificates shall be accepted without formality by other JAA Member States .

Types of licences
There are three types of licence,  the Private Pilot Licence,  the Commercial Pilot Licence and  the Airline Transport Pilot Licence. The Commercial Pilot Licence can be obtained via two routes: the integrated course route  the modular route

PRETEST


The Flying Training Organisation (FTO) is tasked with ensuring that you have sufficient knowledge of

mathematics, physics and the English language to facilitate an understanding of the instruction given on the course.


minimum educational requirements are actually left to the discretion of the FTO concerned.

PPL
The Private Pilots Licence (PPL) is a recreational licence Can be achieved by completing a course of a minimum of 45 hours flying training. The privileges of this licence allow you to fly, but not for remuneration, as pilot-in-command or copilot of any aircraft, for which an appropriate rating is held, engaged in non-revenue flights. A PPL is obtained through a training organisation registered with the Authority. Adding further ratings to the licence may extend the privileges.

INTEGRATED COURSES

Integrated courses
The Integrated Course is a full time course of ground and flying training run by a FTO approved to conduct such courses.

Integrated course
These fully residential courses offer the quickest means of qualifying for Professional Pilots Licence, but they are expensive.

Integrated course
You should contact the approved FTOs for details of their current charges. Because of the high cost of integrated courses, sponsorship by an airline is the only way for most young people to achieve their ambition by this route Details of sponsorship schemes available can be obtained from individual airlines and are also sometimes advertised in the aviation press.

AEROPLANE INTEGRATED COURSES



Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Integrated Course Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) with Instrument Rating Integrated Course

CPL(A) integrated
The aim of this course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary for the issue of a CPL(A), excluding flight instructor training and instrument rating instruction. This course consists of a minimum of 150 hours of flying training and 300 hours (reduced to 200 hours for PPL holders) of theoretical knowledge instruction.

CPL(A) integrated with IR



The aim of this course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to operate single pilot, single-engine or multi-engine aeroplanes in commercial air transportation and to obtain the CPL(A)/IR. This course consists of a minimum of 180 hours of flying training and 500 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction.

ATPL integrated


The aim of this course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to enable them to operate as Co-Pilot on multi-pilot, multiengine aeroplanes in commercial air transportation and to obtain the CPL(A)/ IR with ATPL theoretical knowledge and Multi-Crew Co-operation credit.

ATPL integrated


The course consists of a minimum of 195 hours of flying training and 750 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction. The course also includes training in multicrew co-operation for the operation of multi-pilot aeroplanes.

MODULAR COURSES

AEROPLANE MODULAR COURSES



The modular courses are designed for individuals who do not wish to undertake a full time course of integrated training or who wish to stagger their training by completing modules of approved training over a period of time, having already gained their Private Pilot Licence.

CPL(A) modular course



The aim of this course is to train PPL(A) holders to the level of proficiency necessary for the issue of a CPL(A).

CPL(A) modular course



Before commencing a JAR-FCL CPL(A) approved modular course an applicant shall be the holder of a PPL(A) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1

CPL(A) modular course

Prior to commencing the flight training an applicant shall have completed 150 hours of flight time as a pilot and have complied with JAR-FCL 1.225 and 1.240 if a multi-engine aeroplane is to be used on the skill test.

CPL(A) modular course

The course consists of a minimum of 25 hours of flying training (30 hours for applicants without a night flying qualification (aeroplane)) and 200 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction. The flying training may be reduced by 10 hours for holders of valid Instrument Rating.

CPL(A) modular course

Before taking the CPL(A) Skill Test at the end of the course applicants will be required to provide evidence of having completed an appropriate level of theoretical knowledge examinations. An approved course of training for the examinations must have been undertaken prior to attempting them.

Instrument Rating Modular Course

The aim of the IR modular flying training course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to operate aeroplanes or helicopters as appropriate under IFR and in IMC.

Instrument Rating Modular Course

Holders of a PPL(A)/(H) or CPL(A)/(H) as appropriate, either licence(s) to include the privileges to fly by night, issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 may commence the flight training on, an approved JAR-FCL IR modular course.

Instrument Rating Modular Course

The course shall comprise of 50 hours instrument flying for Single-Engine IR(A)/IR(H) or 55 hours instrument flying for Multi-Engine IR(A)/IR(H).

ATPL modular Theoretical Course



The aim of this course is to train pilots who have not received the theoretical knowledge instruction during an integrated course, to the level of theoretical knowledge required for the ATPL(A)/(H)

ATPL modular Theoretical Course



An applicant wishing to undertake an ATPL modular course shall be the holder of a PPL(A)/(H) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 as appropriate and complete 650 hours of instruction in ATPL theory at an approved FTO.

ATPL modular Theoretical Course



Holders of a CPL(A)/IR may have the ATPL(A) theoretical instruction reduced by 350 hours.

ATPL modular Theoretical Course



Holders of a CPL(A) may have the ATPL(A) theoretical instruction reduced by 200 hours.

MULTI CREW COOPERATION



The aim of this course is to train pilots in the functioning of the flight crew as a team of co-operating members led by the pilot-in-command on multi-pilot aircraft, and its completion is required to endorse an initial multi-pilot aircraft type on to a licence.

MULTI CREW COOPERATION



This course may be completed as part of the approved ATPL integrated course, as a stand-alone course or as part of the initial multi-pilot type rating training course.

MULTI CREW COOPERATION



The MCC course shall comprise of at least 25 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and exercises and 20 hours of MCC training.

MEDICAL


the applicant or licence holder shall hold a medical certificate issued in accordance with the provisions of JAR FCL 3

MEDICAL CERTIFICATES


There are two standards of JAR medical certificate: JAR Class 1 for a professional flying licence; JAR Class 2 for a private flying licence.

MEDICAL


instructors and examiners are required to hold a professional pilot s licence, including a Class 1 medical certificate, in order to receive remuneration for their services

Training/Testing in other JAA Member States



In circumstances agreed by both Authorities, an applicant who has commenced training under the responsibility of one Authority may be permitted to complete the requirements under the responsibility of the other Authority.

Training/Testing in other JAA Member States

 

 

The agreement shall allow for: 1. theoretical knowledge training and examinations*; 2. medical examination and assessment; 3. flight training and testing.

The Authorities shall agree the State of Licence Issue.

Training/Testing in other JAA Member States

Note: Applicants should be aware that whilst there is provision in JAR-FCL to allow training/testing to be carried out between JAA Member States, each State may have their own policy regarding the acceptance of training/testing completed in another State. Therefore, prior to commencement of training, applicants are advised to contact the intended State of Licence Issue to confirm their policy on this matter (for UK Policy see below).

Training/Testing in other JAA Member States



Further ratings (e.g. type/class/instrument/instructor) may be obtained under JAR-FCL requirements in any JAA Member State and will be entered into the licence by the State of Licence Issue.

Training organisations and registered facilities



Flying training organisations (FTO s) offer training for professional licences and associated ratings. Type Rating Training Organisations (TRTO s) offer training for type ratings only for licence holders. Facilities offer training for PPL only shall register for that purpose with the CAA. FTO s may also conduct training for the PPL; TRTO s may also conduct training for PPL holders seeking a type rating.

FINANCE


A training organisation seeking approval (FTO or TRTO as detailed above) is required by the JAA to satisfy to the CAA that sufficient funding is available to conduct courses of flying or ground training to the approved standards prospective trainees should be aware that this does not imply any protection of fees paid to training organisations.

FINANCE
 

  

Methods of paying for courses of training can vary. For example, some organisations may require a lump sum payment in advance some may offer a discount for payment in advance, others may accept staged payments. Whatever method is used, prospective trainees are strongly advised to give careful consideration to their financial commitment before entering in an agreement.

RECORD OF TRAINING
 Any

Registered Facility or FTO should keep the records of flying and ground training involved in a students training

RECORD OF TRAINING
 The

CAA may require to inspect a students training records before issuing a licence or rating  Records are to be kept for at least five years following completion of training.

RECORD OF TRAINING
Exercises should be annotated and the time spent should be recorded in the Remarks column whenever the exercise forms only a part of a particular sortie.  On completion of any course of training, the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI) (or his representative) should certify the students logbook as a true record of the training completed.


Student Pilot-in-Command
A student on a CPL(A)/IR, CPL(H) or ATPL(A)/(H) Integrated Course of flying training may log flight time as SPIC when they are receiving instrument flight instruction from an appropriately qualified instructor. The instructor must be the holder of a valid professional licence, instructor rating, instrument rating and IRI privileges. SPIC time shall be credited as pilot-in-command time, unless the flight instructor had reason to control any part of the flight. A ground de-briefing by the flight instructor does not affect the crediting as pilot-in-command.

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS


This appendix contains a list of publications that users may find helpful in preparing themselves for flight training and pilot licence ground examinations.

010 Aviation Law and ATC Procedures

010 Aviation Law and ATC Procedures Aviation Law for Pilots (10th edition) R B Underdown and Tony Palmer ICAO Documents and annexes as listed in the appropriate syllabus and learning objectives (LOs) JAR-FCL 1, 2 & 3 ANO in plain English Phil Croucher JAR-OPS in plain English Phil Croucher JAR PPL Aviation Law & Operational Procedures Pooleys

021
Aircraft Basic Science Bent and McKinley Aircraft Instruments E H J Pallett

Airframe and Systems

Aviation Fuel Properties Coordinating Research Council Inc Aircraft Systems Moir and A Seabridge Aircraft Systems for Pilots D D Remer Aircraft Electrical Systems (3rd edition) E H J Pallett Aircraft Electricity and Electronics (4th edition) Eismen/ Bent/McKinley

021 Airframe and Systems

Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems E H J Pallett Aircraft Hydraulic Systems (3rd edition) William A Neese Aircraft Hydraulic Systems EA-AH-1 Aviation Technician Training Aircraft Powerplants Bent/McKinley Aircraft Landing Gear Systems JA Tanner Aircraft Oxygen Systems EA-AOS Scheppler/Crane (A/T Trg Co.) Aircraft wheels, Brakes and Anti-skid systems EA AWB Aviation Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics General Handbook AC65-9A US Dept. of Transport/FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Powerplant Handbook AC65-12A US Dept. of Transport/FAA From Logic to Computers P J Thewlis and B N T Foxon

021
From Logic to Computers P J Thewlis and B N T Foxon General Aviation Safety Information Leaflet Handling the Big Jets D P Davies Hydraulics (Vol. 1) H G Conway (published by The Royal Aeronautical Society) Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics Airframe Handbook AC65-15A US Dept. of Transport/FAA Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Kroes/Watkins/Delp Hydraulics/Undercarriages (Vol. 2) HG Conway (Published by The Royal Aeronautical Society) Into Thin Air EW Still (published by Normalair-Garrett Ltd., Yeovil)

021
Performance Requirements Manual R V Davies The Jet Engine Rolls Royce Transport Category Aircraft Systems Thornas W Wild CAA Fire Safety at Work Leaflet EASA CS-25 (Large Aeroplanes) CAP 434 Aviation Fuel at Aerodromes CAP 74 Aircraft Fuelling CAP 562 (CAAIP) - 5 - 7 Tyres: 5 - 8 Wheels and Brakes: 6 - 3 Structures EASA CS-29 (Large Helicopters) AP 3456 Vol. 9 Executive Editor AP3456 AP 3456 Vol. 2 Executive Editor AP3456 Gas Turbine Engine Pratt and Whitney JAR PPL Aircraft General and Principles of Flight Pooleys