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UK Civil Aviation Regulations

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Ground examinations for CPL balloons

Details of exam dates and how to register

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Initial issue and resits

All examinations are conducted at the CAA, Aviation House, Gatwick.

2023

Date of exam

Closing date of applications:

8 December

24 November

2024

Date of exam

Closing date of applications:

9 February

26 January

5 April

22 March

7 June

24 May

2 August

19 July

4 October

20 September

13 December

29 November

Application Process

Please use application form SRG 1142.

Applications should be submitted to fcl-eexams@caa.co.uk.

Examination fees are in accordance with the CAA Scheme of Charges.

Please submit the Payment Form FCS1500 with your examinations application.

Please note - The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as the Competent Authority for Examinations is in the process of introducing electronic examinations (e-Exams) to replace the paper-based system. This transition has begun with Flight Crew Professional examinations for Aeroplane & Helicopter ATPL, CPL and IR.

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