Under the rules applicable until 17 February 2026, which licences require a training course at an ATO or DTO?

Applicants for a PPL or a GPL must complete a training course at an ATO or a DTO.

What is the applicability date of the new version of FCL.210 introduced by Regulation (EU) 2025/134?

The new version is applicable from 18 February 2026.

In the version applicable from 18 February 2026, does the training course requirement still apply to GPL applicants?

No, the version applicable from 18 February 2026 only requires a training course for PPL applicants, not for GPL applicants.

FCL.210 Training course

Q: What must the PPL training course include according to FCL.210?

The course must include theoretical knowledge and flight instruction appropriate to the privileges of the PPL applied for.

Q: Can theoretical knowledge instruction and flight instruction for a PPL be completed at different organisations than the one where the applicant started training?

Yes, theoretical knowledge instruction and flight instruction may be completed at a DTO or at an ATO different from the one where applicants have commenced their training.

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FCL.210 Training course

Regulation (EU) 2025/134

(a) Applicants for a PPL shall complete a training course at an ATO or a DTO.

(b) The course shall include theoretical knowledge and flight instruction appropriate to the privileges of the PPL applied for.

(c) Theoretical knowledge instruction and flight instruction may be completed at a DTO or at an ATO different from the one where applicants have commenced their training.

[applicable until 17 February 2026 - Regulation (EU) 2020/359]

(a) Applicants for a PPL or a GPL shall complete a training course at an ATO or a DTO.

(b) The course shall include theoretical knowledge and flight instruction appropriate to the privileges of the PPL or GPL applied for.

(c) Theoretical knowledge instruction and flight instruction may be completed at a DTO or at an ATO different from the one where applicants have commenced their training.

[applicable from 18 February 2026 - Regulation (EU) 2025/134]

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Source-Title: FCL.210 Training course View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10505 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 18 February, 2026

Entryintoforcedate: 18 February, 2025

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2025/134 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

FCL.210 Training course

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