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BECOMING A ULM PILOT
GETTING YOUR ULM LICENSE
Do you want to become a ULM pilot? Flying is a passion that requires you to respect the local legislation.
Find all the reference information on the website of the General Aerial Transport Directorate or GATD.
PROCEDURES:
To obtain a training license:
Be at least 16 years old and send the following documents to the GATD:
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A valid "certificate of good conduct" obtained less than one month ago and including the mention “for the benefit of the administration”
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If you’re still a minor: written permission from your legal representative whose signature has been legalized
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A copy of a medical certificate (class 4) delivered by a legal aeronautics doctor. This certificate states that the applicant is physically and mentally able to fly an aircraft. This certificate has a 5 year validity for pilots under than 40 years old and of 2 years for pilots over 40.
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2 recent passport photographs
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Proof of payment for the training licence and the personal flight logbook. The amount of the payment is indexed on a yearly basis (exact amount to be asked by e-mail) and must be wired to the following account: BE51 6792 0060 2262
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The “training license” has a 24 month validity, starting on the day of the medical examination. It can be renewed for the same duration.
These documents must be sent to:
Service public fédéral Mobilité et Transports
Centre Communication Nord, 2e étage
Rue du Progrès 80, bte 5
1030 Bruxelles
With your training license you can:
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Fly with dual controls with your instructor;
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Fly local solo flights,once your instructor has approved you flying solo you can , under instructor monitoring;
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Fly solo navigation flights after at least two navigation flights with, after instructor approval.
Obtaining your ULM License
You’ll have to pass the following exams to obtain your ULM license:
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A theoretical exam about the rules and regulations
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Prove your theoretical knowledge (aerodynamics, weather knowledge and flying techniques) and practical skills to an examinator
THE PRACTICAL EXAM
For the practical examination you’ll have to pass the following tests:
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An overland flight between two points at least 35 km apart
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10 take-offs and landings
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Land within 20m of a target
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Land within 30m of a target, with the engine running in idle
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Stall
Once you’ve obtained your flying license you’ll be allowed to fly by yourself.
TRANSPORTING PASSENGERS?
Before you can take a passenger with you, you must:
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Have flown by yourself for at least 30 hours (10 if you already have a private airplane flying license)
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Have your instructor confirm (by mention in your flight log book) that you’ve shown the necessary flying skills to transport passengers.