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

Regulation (EU) 2025/134

(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) they exercise the privileges of an LAPL or a GPL;

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

(3) they receive flight instruction;

(4) 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.

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