BPL Holder Privileges and Training Flight Requirements

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What must a BPL holder complete within the last 24 months before a planned flight?

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At least six hours of flight time as PIC, including 10 take-offs and landings, or flying dual or solo under the supervision of an FI(B).

Front

What is required within the last 48 months before a planned flight for a BPL holder?

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At least one training flight with an FI(B).

Front

What proficiency check must a BPL holder pass if they do not comply with the requirements in paragraph (a)(1) and (b)?

Back

A proficiency check with an FE(B) in a balloon that represents the relevant class.

Front

What must a BPL holder do after complying with paragraph (a), (b), or (c)?

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They shall exercise their privileges only on hot-air balloons that represent the same group of hot-air balloons in which the training flight or proficiency check has been completed.

Front

What is a training flight according to point BFCL.160(a)(1)(ii)?

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A flight that follows the content of the skill test for the relevant balloon class and is conducted on a one-to-one basis between one pilot and one instructor.

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What should each training flight be preceded and closed with?

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A briefing and a debriefing between the instructor and the candidate.

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What should the instructor do if the candidate did not perform to an adequate standard during the training flight?

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They should not sign the logbook and recommend further training flights instead.

Front

What conditions apply for non-fare-paying passengers during training flights?

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Passengers must be made aware that it is a training flight, and abnormal and emergency procedures must be practiced on the ground without passengers.

Front

How is the 48-month period counted for training flights?

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From the last day of the month in which the preceding training flight took place.