SFCL.135 SPL - Theoretical knowledge examination

• Regulation (EU) 2020/358 found in: Sailplane Rule Book - Part-SAO Part-SFCL CS-22 (Nov 2022)

SFCL.135 SPL – Theoretical knowledge examination Regulation (EU) 2020/358 (a) Theoretical knowledge Applicants for an SPL shall demonstrate a level of theoretical knowledge that is appropriate to the privileges sought through examinations on the following: (1) common subjects: (i) air law; (ii) human performance; (iii) meteorology; (iv) communications; (2) specific subjects concerning sailplanes: (i) principles of flight; (ii) operational procedures; (iii) flight performance and planning; (iv) aircraft general knowledge related to sailplanes; (v) navigation. (b) Responsibilities of the applicant (1) The applicant shall take the entire set of theoretical knowledge examinations for the SPL under the responsibility of the same Member State’s competent authority. (2) The applicant shall take the theoretical knowledge examination only if recommended by the ATO or the DTO that is responsible for his or her training and once he or she has completed the appropriate elements of the training course of theoretical knowledge instruction to a satisfactory standard. (3) The recommendation by the ATO or the DTO shall be valid for 12 months. If the applicant has failed to take at least one theoretical knowledge examination paper within this validity period, the need for further training shall be determined by the ATO or the DTO, based on the needs of the applicant. (c) Pass standards (1) A pass in a theoretical knowledge examination shall be awarded to the applicant when achieving at least 75 % of the marks allocated to that paper. No penalty marking shall be applied. (2) Unless otherwise specified in this Annex, an applicant is considered to have successfully completed the required theoretical knowledge examination for the SPL if he or she has passed all the required theoretical knowledge examination papers within a period of 18 months counted from the end of the calendar month when the applicant first attempted to take the examination. (3) If an applicant has failed to pass one of the theoretical knowledge examination papers within four attempts or has failed to pass all papers within the period mentioned in paragraph (2), he or she shall retake the complete set of theoretical knowledge examination papers. (4) Before retaking the theoretical knowledge examinations, the applicant shall undertake further training at an ATO or a DTO. The extent and scope of the training needed shall be determined by the ATO or the DTO, based on the needs of the applicant. (d) Validity period The successful completion of the theoretical knowledge examinations shall be valid for a period of 24 months, counted from the day when the applicant successfully completed the theoretical knowledge examination, in accordance with paragraph (c)(2).