Regulation (EU) 2020/359
(a) Privileges. The privileges of the holder of a mountain rating are to conduct flights with aeroplanes or TMGs to and from surfaces which are designated to require such a rating by the appropriate authorities designated by the Member States.
Holders of an LAPL or a PPL with privileges to fly aeroplanes or TMGs may obtain the initial mountain rating either on:
(1) wheels, to grant the privilege to fly to and from such surfaces when they are not covered by snow; or
(2) skis, to grant the privilege to fly to and from such surfaces when they are covered by snow.
(3) The privileges of the initial rating may be extended to either wheel or ski privileges when the pilot has undertaken an appropriate additional familiarisation course, including theoretical knowledge instruction and flight training, with a mountain flight instructor.
(b) Training course. Applicants for a mountain rating shall have completed, within a period of 24 months, a course of theoretical knowledge instruction and flight training at a DTO or at an ATO. The content of the course shall be appropriate to the privileges of the mountain rating applied for.
(c) Skill test. After the completion of the training, the applicant shall pass a skill test with an FE qualified for this purpose. The skill test shall contain:
(1) a verbal examination of theoretical knowledge;
(2) 6 landings on at least 2 different surfaces designated as requiring a mountain rating other than the surface of departure.
(d) Validity. A mountain rating shall be valid for a period of 24 months.
(e) Revalidation
To revalidate a mountain rating applicants shall either:
(1) complete at least six landings, on a surface designated as requiring a mountain rating, in the preceding two 2 years;
(2) pass a proficiency check complying with the requirements in point (c).
(f) Renewal. If the rating has lapsed, the applicant shall comply with the requirement in (e)(2).
EASA mountain rating allows pilots to fly airplanes/TMGs to designated mountain surfaces. Initial ratings cover wheel or ski operations. Pilots need specialized training, a skill test with mountain landings, and instructor familiarization for extensions. Ratings are valid for 24 months, requiring recurrent landings or proficiency checks for revalidation.
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