GM2 FCL.740.A Revalidation of type ratings -- aeroplanes

• ED Decision 2025/002/R found in: Aircrew (1178/2011) Part-FCL Part-MED Part-CC Part-ARA Part-ORA Part-DTOPart-FCL Part-MED Part-CC Part-ARA Part-ORA Part-DTO (Nov 2025)

##### GM2 FCL.740.A Revalidation of type ratings — aeroplanes *ED Decision 2025/002/R* **SAFETY AWARENESS BRIEFING BEFORE REFRESHER TRAINING OR PROFICIENCY CHECKS** It is recommended that the pre-flight briefing before refresher training or a proficiency check in accordance with point [FCL.740.A](#_DxCrossRefBm1743303012) with the pilot, the instructor or examiner, as applicable, includes elements to raise the pilot’s safety awareness with regard to safely flying aeroplanes. This part of the briefing (safety awareness briefing) should have a duration of at least 15 minutes to allow discussions on several safety issues, referring to accidents and incidents in general or risks specifically related to the type of flights usually undertaken by the pilot. Threat and error management (TEM) should be promoted as effective mitigation, including the illustration of the practical application of TEM using real-life examples. There is no restriction on the subjects that could be covered. They may range from weather-related issues to personal or passenger-induced pressure. The material that can be used to support this briefing could come from accident & incident reports, mandatory or voluntary safety reporting, safety campaigns of different sources as well as from personal experience.