--- title: "FCL.125 LAPL – Skill test — Part-FCL · Avioverse" description: "Applicants for an LAPL shall demonstrate through the completion of a skill test the ability to perform, as PIC on the appropriate aircraft category, the…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-fcl/subpart-b/fcl-125" --- # FCL.125 LAPL – Skill test ANNEX I (Part-FCL) · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025 IR Implementing rule ## FCL.125 LAPL – Skill test (a) Applicants for an LAPL shall demonstrate through the completion of a [skill test](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/skill-test) the ability to perform, as PIC on the appropriate [aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aircraft) category, the relevant procedures and manoeuvres with [competency](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/competency) appropriate to the privileges granted. (b) Applicants for the skill test shall have received flight instruction on the same class or [type of aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/type-of-aircraft) to be used for the skill test. The privileges will be restricted to the class or type used for the skill test until further extensions are endorsed on the licence, in accordance with this Subpart. (c) Pass marks (1) The skill test shall be divided into different sections, representing all the different phases of flight appropriate to the [category of aircraft](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/category-of-aircraft) flown. (2) Failure in any item of a section will cause the [applicant](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/applicant) to fail the entire section. If the applicant fails only 1 section, he/she shall repeat only that section. Failure in more than 1 section will cause the applicant to fail the entire test. (3) When the test needs to be repeated in accordance with (2), failure in any section, including those that have been passed on a previous attempt, will cause the applicant to fail the entire test. (4) Failure to achieve a pass in all sections of the test in 2 attempts will require further practical training. IR · FCL.125 — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025 AMC Acceptable means of compliance ## AMC1 FCL.125 LAPL – Skill test CONTENTS OF THE [SKILL TEST](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/skill-test) FOR THE ISSUE OF A LAPL(A) (a) The route to be flown for the skill test should be chosen by the FE. The route should end at the aerodrome of departure or at another aerodrome. The [applicant](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/applicant) should be responsible for the flight planning and should ensure that all equipment and documentation for the execution of the flight are on board. The navigation section of the test should have a duration of at least 30 minutes which allows the pilot to demonstrate his/her ability to complete a route with at least two identified waypoints and may, as agreed between applicant and FE, be flown as a separate test. (b) An applicant should indicate to the FE the checks and duties carried out, including the identification of radio facilities. Checks should be completed in accordance with the flight manual or the authorised checklist for the [aeroplane](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aeroplane) or TMG on which the test is being taken. During pre-flight preparation for the test the applicant should be required to determine power settings and speeds. Performance data for take-off, approach and landing should be calculated by the applicant in compliance with the operations manual or flight manual for the aeroplane or TMG used. FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE (c) The applicant should demonstrate the ability to: (1) operate the aeroplane or TMG within its limitations; (2) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy; (3) exercise good judgment and [airmanship](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/airmanship); (4) apply aeronautical knowledge; (5) maintain control of the aeroplane or TMG at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt. (d) The following limits are for general guidance. The FE should make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the aeroplane or TMG used: (1) height: normal flight ± 150 ft (2) speed: (i) take-off and approach +15/-5 knots (ii) all other flight regimes ± 15 knots CONTENT OF THE SKILL TEST (e) The skill test contents and sections set out in this AMC should be used for the skill test for the issue of a LAPL(A): | SECTION 1 PRE-FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND DEPARTURE | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Use of checklist, airmanship, control of aeroplane or TMG by external visual reference, anti/de-icing procedures, etc. apply in all sections. | | | a | Pre-flight documentation, NOTAM and weather briefing | | b | Mass and balance and performance calculation | | c | Aeroplane or TMG inspection and servicing | | d | Engine starting and after starting procedures | | e | Taxiing and aerodrome procedures, pre-take-off procedures | | f | Take-off and after take-off checks | | g | Aerodrome departure procedures | | h | ATC liaison: compliance | | SECTION 2 GENERAL AIRWORK | | | a | ATC liaison | | b | Straight and level flight, with speed changes | | c | Climbing: i. best rate of climb; ii. climbing turns iii. levelling off. | | d | Medium (30° bank) turns, look-out procedures and collision avoidance | | e | Steep (45 ° bank) turns | | f | Flight at critically low air speed with and without flaps | | g | Stalling: i. clean stall and recover with power; ii. approach to stall descending turn with bank angle 20 °, approach configuration; iii. approach to stall in landing configuration. | | h | Descending: i. with and without power; ii. descending turns (steep gliding turns); iii. levelling off. | | SECTION 3 EN-ROUTE PROCEDURES | | | a | Flight plan, dead reckoning and map reading | | b | Maintenance of altitude, heading and speed | | c | Orientation, airspace structure, timing and revision of ETAs, log keeping | | d | Diversion to alternate aerodrome (planning and implementation) | | e | Flight management (checks, fuel systems, carburettor icing, etc.) | | f | ATC liaison: compliance | | SECTION 4 APPROACH AND LANDING PROCEDURES | | | a | Aerodrome arrival procedures | | b | Collision avoidance (look-out procedures) | | c | Precision landing (short field landing) and crosswind, if suitable conditions available | | d | Flapless landing (if applicable) | | e | Approach to landing with idle power | | f | Touch and go | | g | Go-around from low height | | h | ATC liaison | | i | Actions after flight | | SECTION 5 ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES | | | This section may be combined with Sections 1 through 4 | | | a | Simulated engine failure after take-off | | b | \* Simulated forced landing | | c | \* Simulated precautionary landing | | d | Simulated emergencies | | e | Oral questions | \* These items may be combined, at the discretion of the FE. AMC · AMC1 FCL.125 — Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · ED Decision 2011/016/R · Aircrew Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 25 Nov 2025 AMC Acceptable means of compliance ## AMC2 FCL.125 LAPL – Skill test CONTENTS OF THE [SKILL TEST](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/skill-test) FOR THE ISSUE OF A LAPL(H) (a) The area and route to be flown for the skill test should be chosen by the FE. The route should end at the aerodrome of departure or at another aerodrome. The [applicant](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/applicant) should be responsible for the flight planning and should ensure that all equipment and documentation for the execution of the flight are on board. The navigation section of the test should consist of at least two legs, each leg of a minimum duration of 10 minutes. The skill test may be conducted in two flights. (b) An applicant should indicate to the FE the checks and duties carried out, including the identification of radio facilities. Checks should be completed in accordance with the flight manual or the authorised checklist or pilot operating handbook for the [helicopter](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/helicopter) on which the test is being taken. During pre-flight preparation for the test the applicant should be required to determine power settings and speeds. Performance data for take-off, approach and landing should be calculated by the applicant in compliance with the operations manual or flight manual for the helicopter used. FLIGHT TEST TOLERANCE (c) The applicant should demonstrate the ability to: (1) operate the helicopter within its limitations; (2) complete all manoeuvres with smoothness and accuracy; (3) exercise good judgment and [airmanship](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/airmanship); (4) apply aeronautical knowledge; (5) maintain control of the helicopter at all times in such a manner that the successful outcome of a procedure or manoeuvre is never seriously in doubt. (d) The following limits are for general guidance. The FE should make allowance for turbulent conditions and the handling qualities and performance of the helicopter used: (1) height: (i) normal forward flight ± 150 ft (ii) with simulated major emergency ± 200 ft (iii) hovering IGE flight ± 2 ft (2) speed: (i) take-off approach +15 knots /-10 knots (ii) all other flight regimes ± 15 knots (3) round drift: (i) take-off hover IGE ± 3 ft (ii) landing no sideways or backward movement CONTENT OF THE SKILL TEST (e) The skill test contents and sections set out in this AMC should be used for the skill test for the issue of a LAPL(H): | SECTION 1 PRE-FLIGHT OR POST-FLIGHT CHECKS AND PROCEDURES | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Use of checklist, airmanship, control of helicopter by external visual reference, anti/de-icing procedures, etc. apply in all sections. | | | a | Helicopter knowledge (for example technical log, fuel, mass and balance, performance), flight planning, NOTAM, and weather briefing | | b | Pre-flight inspection or action, location of parts and purpose | | c | Cockpit inspection, starting procedure | | d | Communication and navigation equipment checks, selecting and setting frequencies | | e | Pre-take-off procedure and ATC liaison | | f | Parking, shutdown and post-flight procedure | | SECTION 2 HOVER MANOEUVRES, ADVANCED HANDLING AND CONFINED AREAS | | | a | Take-off and landing (lift off and touch down) | | b | Taxi and hover taxi | | c | Stationary hover with head, cross and tail wind | | d | Stationary hover turns, 360° left and right (spot turns) | | e | Forward, sideways and backwards hover manoeuvring | | f | Simulated engine failure from the hover | | g | Quick stops into and downwind | | h | Sloping ground or unprepared sites landings and take-offs | | i | Take-offs (various profiles) | | j | Crosswind and downwind take-off (if practicable) | | k | Take-off at maximum take-off mass (actual or simulated) | | l | Approaches (various profiles) | | m | Limited power take-off and landing | | n | Autorotations (FE to select two items from the following: basic, range, low speed, and 360° turns) | | o | Autorotative landing | | p | Practice forced landing with power recovery | | q | Power checks, reconnaissance technique, approach and departure technique | | SECTION 3 NAVIGATION AND EN-ROUTE PROCEDURES | | | a | Navigation and orientation at various altitudes or heights and map reading | | b | Altitude or height, speed, heading control, observation of airspace and altimeter setting | | c | Monitoring of flight progress, flight-log, fuel usage, endurance, ETA, assessment of track [error](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/error), re-establishment of correct track and instrument monitoring | | d | Observation of weather conditions and diversion planning | | e | Collision avoidance (look-out procedures) | | f | ATC liaison with due observance of regulations | | SECTION 4 FLIGHT PROCEDURES AND MANOEUVRES | | | a | Level flight, control of heading, altitude or height and speed | | b | Climbing and descending turns to specified headings | | c | Level turns with up to 30 ° bank, 180 ° to 360 ° left and right | | SECTION 5 ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (SIMULATED WHERE APPROPRIATE) | | | Note: The FE selects 4 items from the following: | | | a | Engine malfunctions, including governor failure, carburettor or engine icing and oil system, as appropriate | | b | Fuel system malfunction | | c | Electrical system malfunction | | d | Hydraulic system malfunction, including approach and landing without hydraulics, as applicable | | e | Main rotor or anti-torque system malfunction (FFS or discussion only) | | f | Fire drills, including smoke control and removal, as applicable | | g | Other abnormal and emergency procedures as outlined in appropriate flight manual | AMC · AMC2 FCL.125 — 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.