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# GM2 to Appendix 5 Assessment of student competency during take-off and landing training

ANNEX I (Part-FCL) · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

GM Guidance material

## GM2 to Appendix 5 Assessment of student competency during take-off and landing training

The required level of [competency](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/competency) of a student pilot is assessed by observing the following:

(a) application of knowledge;

(b) application of regulations and procedures;

(c) communication;

(d) [aeroplane](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aeroplane) flight path management – automation;

(e) aeroplane flight path management – manual control;

(f) leadership and teamwork;

(g) problem-solving and decision-making;

(h) situational awareness (SA) and information management; and

(i) workload management.

The competencies referred to in points (b) and (e) are particularly relevant during the training. This means that the focus is on observing the student pilot performing take-offs and landings in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and recommended techniques of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

The competency elements and sub-elements stipulated in GM1 to Appendix 5 for take-off and landing provide additional guidance for instructors and student pilots.

Consistency and repeatability of all the competencies above is achieved if the student pilot is able to perform at least three successive take-offs and landings demonstrating the required observable behaviours.

The take-off and landing training in an aeroplane should include at least one go-around. Due consideration should be given to environmental conditions when evaluating competency.

GM — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · ED Decision 2018/011/R · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

[All rules in Appendices to Annex I](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/appendices-to-annex-i)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 25 Nov 2025, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.