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# FCL.120 LAPL – Theoretical knowledge examination

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

IR Implementing rule

## FCL.120 LAPL – Theoretical knowledge examination

Applicants for an LAPL shall demonstrate a level of theoretical knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted, through examinations on the following:

(a) common subjects:

Air law, Human performance, Meteorology, Communications, and Navigation.

(b) specific subjects concerning the different [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) categories:

Principles of flight, Operational procedures, Flight performance and planning, and Aircraft general knowledge.

IR · FCL.120 — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Regulation (EU) 2020/359 · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC1 FCL.120; FCL.125

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE EXAMINATION AND [SKILL TEST](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/skill-test) FOR THE LAPL

(a) Theoretical knowledge examination

(1) The examinations should be in written form and should comprise a total of 120 multiple-choice questions covering all the subjects.

(2) For the subject ‘communication’ practical classroom testing may be conducted.

(3) The competent authority should inform applicants of the language(s) in which the examinations will be conducted.

(b) Skill test

Further training may be required following any failed skill test or part thereof. There should be no limit to the number of skill tests that may be attempted.

(c) Conduct of the test

(1) If the [applicant](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/applicant) chooses to terminate a skill test for reasons considered inadequate by the FE, the applicant should retake the entire skill test. If the test is terminated for reasons considered adequate by the FE, only those sections not completed should be tested in a further flight.

(2) Any manoeuvre or procedure of the test may be repeated once by the applicant. The FE may stop the test at any stage if it is considered that the applicant’s demonstration of flying skill requires a complete retest.

(3) An applicant should be required to fly the [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) from a position where the PIC functions can be performed and to carry out the test as if there is no other crew member. Responsibility for the flight should be allocated in accordance with national regulations.

AMC · AMC1 FCL.120 — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · ED Decision 2011/016/R · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025

[All rules in SUBPART B – LIGHT AIRCRAFT PILOT LICENCE – LAPL](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-b)

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.