Part-FCL pilots

Frequently asked questions about the Part-FCL for pilots.

 

How can I convert my Enroute Instrument Rating (EIR(A)) to a Basic Instrument Rating (BIR)?

If you are the holder of an EIR, the following is applicable: You can continue to use the EIR until 8 September 2022, provided that your EIR is valid. The EIR can be kept valid or revalidated in accordance with the current conditions (FCL.825 (g); Annex II).

The BIR was introduced on 8 September 2021. From this date onwards, you can convert your EIR to a BIR. Based on your EIR, you can be eligible for exemptions from parts of the training for a BIR. You are hereby granted exemption for at least module 1 (the core module of the flight skill training with the use of instruments only). You will also be exempt from the BIR theory training and BIR theory examinations. For more information, you can consult an ATO who provides the BIR training.

Are you presently enrolled for an EIR training course, and do you want to know what you have to do to attend BIR training? Then visit the ILT website (Dutch) where you can find all the information on this subject.

 

I am enrolled in an EIR(A) training course. How can I convert this to a BIR training course?

Information about the conversion of your education can be found on the ILT website (Dutch) in the information sheet.
 

How can a verification letter and/or a no incident/accident statement be requested?

Providing a verification letter is a service for which we charge a fee since 1 November 2017. The verification letter can be requested by the pilot, airline or aviation authority. The request can be submitted via the contact form stating the address that must be mentioned on the invoice.

The verification letter states your name, date of birth, licence number and all valid ratings. The verification letter also includes a no-incident/accident declaration.

The no-incident/accident declaration can be requested by the pilot, airline or aviation authority. This is also a service for which a fee is requested since 1 November 2017. The valid ratings are not stated in this.

Verification of the medical data is issued by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate. Requests for this can be sent to medischluchtvaart@ilent.nl.
 

For how long is my practical exam valid?

Your practical exam is valid for six months after successfully completing the skills test.
 

I live abroad. How can I receive my licence?

If you live abroad and do not have a correspondence address in the Netherlands, your licence will be sent by registered post from 1 May 2019. For this, in addition to an invoice for processing your request, you will receive an invoice for the courier service. Click here for the rate. When your certificate of authority is dispatched, we will send you a track & trace code by e-mail so that you can follow the shipment.
 

My LPE licence has expired, what should I do?

If the LPE has expired for less than three months, the language proficiency assessment can take place during an existing assessment or training activity such as a professional check with a limited Language Assessment Body (LAB) recognised by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate.

In addition, the language skills evaluation can be performed at a language evaluation body authorised by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate or an authorised LAB in another EU member state.

If the LPE expired more than three months ago, the language skills evaluation can only be performed at a language evaluation body authorised by the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (Language Assessment Body (LAB)) or an authorised LAB in another EU member state.
 

Where can I find the requirements for extending and renewing the issuing of an instructor certificate?

ERequirements for extending and renewing the issuing of an instructor certificate can be found in Regulation (EU) Nr. 1178/2011 (Dutch) from the Commission dated 3 November 2011. The table below provides an overview of the instructor certificates and the reference to the Regulation with page number.

 

Type of instructor certificate

FI

TRI

CRI

IRI

SFI
 

Extension

FCL.940.FI (a) and (b), p. 51

FCL.940.TRI (a),
p.55

FCL.940.CRI (a) and (b),
p.56

FCL.940.IRI,
p.58

FCL.940.SFI (a), (b) and (c)
p. 60

Renewed issue

FCL.940.FI (c),
p.52

FCL.940.TRI (b),
p.55

FCL.940.CRI (c),
p.57

FCL.940.SFI (d),
p.60

 

Type of instructor certificate

MCCI

STI

MI

FTI

(Can only be issued from 8 April 2015)

Extension

FCL.940.MCCI (a),
p.61

FCL.940.STI (a)
p.62

The MI certificate is valid for the same period as the certificate for FI, TRI or CRI see FCL.940.MI p.63

FCL.940.FTI (a),
p.63

Renewed Issue

FCL.940.MCCI (b),
p.61

FCL.940.STI (b)
p.62

FCL.940.FTI (b),
p.,64

 

What do I pay if I request several products at the same time?

Each request for the issue of a product is processed separately because each product has different legal requirements that must be fulfilled. That is why you pay per processing of a product the rate stated in the aviation tariffs regulation (Dutch).
 

What do I have to do to convert my foreign EU licence into a Dutch EU licence?

To convert your foreign EU licence into a Dutch licence, you fill in the “Part-FCL licence transfer” form. You send this form with a copy of your passport to Kiwa Register. Kiwa Register retrieves your data from the relevant authority by means of a licence transfer form. As soon as this data has been received by Kiwa Register, you will receive a payment slip for the issue of the Dutch EU Certificate of competence. Your data will be copied as it appears on the licence transfer document.
 

What do I have to do to convert my Dutch EU licence into a foreign EU licence?

To convert your Dutch EU licence into a foreign EU licence, you can contact the foreign authorities and submit a request there for conversion. The foreign authority sends a licence transfer form to Kiwa Register. Kiwa Register fills in the licence transfer form and then sends it back to the relevant authority. As soon as you receive the new EU licence, you are requested to hand in your Dutch licence to the foreign authorities.
 

What are the guidelines for compiling a ‘course completion certificate’?

The course completion certificate is issued by the ATO and will contain the following details:

  • Name of candidate
  • Date of birth of candidate
  • Type of education
  • Start- and end date of training (if required)
  • The number of the ATO approval
  • Date
  • Signature of the Head of Training
  • ATO stamp (if the course completion certificate does not have the logo of the ATO)
 

What are the guidelines for compiling a ‘declaration base check’?

The declaration base check is issued by the ATO and must include the following details:

  • Name of candidate
  • Date of birth of candidate
  • Type of aircraft
  • Number of take-offs and landings + date
  • Name of instructor
  • Date
  • Signature of the Head of Training
  • ATO stamp (if the declaration base check does not have the logo of the ATO)