EASA’s interpretation of the rules for ‘Base Training’ for Type Ratings

The purpose of this Information Notice (IN) is to advise that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) now interprets Part-FCL to mean that the take-offs and landings in the aeroplane that must be completed before a Type Rating is issued, must be carried out under the control of an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). The completion of the take-offs and landings is commonly referred to as ‘base training’.