1.The CAA may, before 30 October 2026, issue specific privileges for conducting multi-pilot operation training, skill tests and proficiency checks in single-pilot helicopters to instructors or examiners who meet the following conditions, as applicable:
(a)the applicant holds either of the following certificates:
(i)an instructor certificate issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to this Regulation which includes privileges to instruct in the relevant type of helicopter; or
(ii)an examiner certificate issued in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to this Regulation which includes privileges to examine in the relevant type of helicopter;
(b)the applicant has completed an MCC training course meeting the minimum requirements set out in point FCL.735.H of Part-FCL; and
(c)the applicant has experience in multi-pilot operation in helicopters at a level that is considered appropriate by the CAA.
2.The privileges issued in accordance with paragraph 1 are valid until 30 October 2026. In order to revalidate the privileges applicants must:
(a)for instructor privileges meet the experience requirements for instructor privileges related to multi-operation in single-pilot helicopters as set out in Part-FCL;
(b)for examiner privileges meet the experience requirements for examiner and instructor privileges related to multi-operation in single-pilot helicopters as set out in Part-FCL.]
Textual Amendments
F1Arts. 4c, 4d inserted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 14