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EASA CAMO & CAO
What is a CAMO or CAO, (why) do I need one and how much does it cost? EASA CAMO CAO What is a CAMO or CAO, (why) do you need one and how much does it cost? A CAMO or CAO is an organization licensed by the NAA and contracted by an aircraft operator with …
EASA BIR Basic Instrument Rating
The short summary of the BIR is that for the theory exams, you’ll be memorizing only around 1400 questions instead of over 4000 (CB IR). A major improvement. For the practical part, there are no minimum flight hour requirements.
FAA STC on EASA aircraft (during import)
Update: As of June 2025 this sadly only applies to aircraft during import from FAA to EASA. For further details refer to EASA-FAA TIP revision 7.1, Chapter 7.16. See user comments below for me information. Are you an EU aircraft owner and would like to apply for validation of an FAA STC to be installed on …
EASA Part ML (& Owner Pilot) Maintenance
Read more about new possibilities in light aircraft maintenance for owner pilots with EASA Part-ML (Owner Pilot Maintenance, Self Declared Aircraft Maintenance Program [AMP] etc.. Since March 2020, EASA Part-ML is in effect. The rules governing the maintenance of light airplanes are set into (supranational immediately binding EU law) and apply to all airplanes applicable …
EASA CB IR Instrument Rating Course
A flexible and pragmatic approach to a full ICAO IFR rating in Europe Update: Read here about the new EASA BIR (BASIC Instrument Rating) Since writing this article, the new EASA BIR (Basic Instrument Rating) became available, and I highly recommend it as the best path towards an instrument rating for EASA pilots. Please read …