What FCS qualification must an FSTD have to be used for LAPL(H) training?

An FSTD used in LAPL(H) training must be qualified with an FCS or an assigned FCS in its FSTD qualification certificate.

Which FSTD features require a fidelity level of at least R for use in LAPL(H) training?

The FSTD must have fidelity levels equal to or higher than R (representative) for the following features: flight deck layout and structure, flight controls forces and hardware, flight controls systems operation, aircraft systems, performance and handling on ground, performance and handling in ground effect, and performance and handling out of ground effect.

How should adequate fidelity levels for cueing and environment simulation be determined when using an FSTD for LAPL(H) training?

For training tasks requiring cueing or environment simulation features, the FSTD must have an adequate fidelity level for those features. The determination of adequate fidelity levels must be based on an analysis of training needs, considering the general requirements of CS-FSTD.

Under what conditions can a legacy FSTD be used in accordance with FCL.110.H(aa)?

Legacy FSTDs may be used for LAPL(H) training if the training organisation demonstrates that the FSTD represents the type of helicopter used for the skill test, considering the technical specifications in the qualification certificate and the equipment specification list (ESL).

From which date do the FSTD provisions in AMC2 FCL.110.H become applicable?

No. The FSTD requirements under AMC2 FCL.110.H become applicable only from 30 April 2028.

AMC2 FCL.110.H LAPL(H) Experience requirements and crediting

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AMC2 FCL.110.H LAPL(H) Experience requirements and crediting

ED Decision 2026/006/R

USE OF FSTDs IN LAPL(H) TRAINING

(a) If an FSTD is used in accordance with the provisions of point FCL.110.H(aa), it should:

(1) be qualified with an FCS or an assigned FCS in its FSTD qualification certificate;

(2) have all the following features at a fidelity level that is equal to, or higher than, R (representative):

(i) Flight deck layout and structure;

(ii) Flight controls forces and hardware;

(iii) Flight controls systems operation;

(iv) Aircraft systems;

(v) Performance and handling on ground;

(vi) Performance and handling in ground effect;

(vii) Performance and handling out of ground effect; and

(3) additionally, for those training tasks requiring cueing or environment simulation features, have an adequate fidelity level for the relevant features to complete such training tasks. The determination of the adequate fidelity levels should be based on an analysis of the training needs, taking into consideration the general requirements of CS-FSTD.

(4) Legacy FSTDs may be used for training in accordance with the provisions of point FCL.110.H(aa), provided that the training organisation demonstrates that the FSTD represents the type of helicopter used for the skill test, taking into consideration the technical specifications of the training device included in the qualification certificate and in the equipment specification list (ESL).

[applicable from 30 April 2028 — ED Decision 2026/006/R]

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Source-Title: AMC2 FCL.110.H LAPL(H) Experience requirements and crediting View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24257 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 April, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 16 July, 2026

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2026/006/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: FCL.110.H LAPL(H) - Experience requirements and crediting

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR