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FCL.700 Circumstances in which class or type ratings are required

Regulation (EU) 2020/359

(a)     Holders of a pilot licence shall act as pilots of an aircraft only if they have a valid and appropriate class or type rating, unless any of the following applies:

(1)     if exercising the privileges of an LAPL;

(2)     if they take skill tests or proficiency checks for renewal of class or type ratings;

(3)     if they receive flight instruction;

(4)     if they hold a flight test rating issued in accordance with point FCL.820.

(b)     Notwithstanding (a), in the case of flights related to the introduction or modification of aircraft types, pilots may hold a special certificate given by the competent authority, authorising them to perform the flights. This authorisation shall have its validity limited to the specific flights.