Validity of the common theory exam for microlight pilots
News item of 17 February 2023. It has not been updated since it was published: some information may have changed. Latest news
Many of you (students, instructors, club presidents) have contacted the Federation about the validity of theory exams taken before 1 November 2021. More than a year ago, following the order of 21 October 2021 (available by clicking here), the DGAC entrusted us with the delegation of the common theory exam.
Following the publication of the order of 21 October 2021 amending the provisions of the order of 4 May 2000 on the syllabuses and arrangements for the exams for the certificate and licence of motorised ultralight aircraft pilot, one of the major changes is that the validity period of the common-core theory exam has been extended to 24 months.
This validity period is defined through three scenarios:
1st scenario: You hold the common theory certificate obtained before 1st November 2021. Your common theory certificate is therefore valid until 31 October 2023, allowing you to obtain the microlight pilot certificate and licence.
2nd scenario: You take and pass the common theory certificate after 1st November 2021. Your common theory certificate is therefore valid for 24 months from the date of issue shown on the certificate, allowing you to obtain the microlight pilot certificate and licence within the time allowed.
3rd scenario: Obtaining the common theory certificate for microlight pilots by equivalence. In this specific case, candidates must meet the conditions set out in ART 2 ¶ 1 and/or 2 of the order of 21 October 2021.
To conclude, if you wish to take the common theory exam for microlight pilots, you can go to the dedicated website and choose your exam centre and the session (date) that suits you.
The registration and exam procedures are described here https://examulm.ffplum.fr/.
In all cases, contact your instructor or the FFPLUM for more detailed explanations.
Mathieu FARCY
FFPLUM Training Division
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