Register for the practical examination or to retake the practical examination as a pilot for airplanes and helicopters under visual flight rules (PPL(A) and PPL(H)), light aircraft (LAPL(A) and LAPL(H)), gliders (SPL) and free balloons (BPL)

The Darmstadt and Kassel regional councils are responsible for issuing and processing private pilot licenses (excluding instrument flight) for aircraft, helicopters, gliders and balloons for citizens who are resident in the Darmstadt, Kassel or Giessen regional councils or for applicants/examinees whose ATO/DTO is based in the Darmstadt, Kassel or Giessen regional council area. In addition, we are also responsible for processing light aircraft pilot licenses (LAPL) for aircraft (A) and helicopters (H).

Citizens can submit applications for the practical examination for private pilots, acceptance and repetition.

The applications relate to the areas of PPL(A/H), LAPL(A/H), glider and free balloon.

The regional councils of Darmstadt and Kassel are responsible.

Please contact the Darmstadt Regional Council or the Kassel Regional Council.

• Application form
• Proof of flight training
• Confirmation of flight training and examination recommendation by the flight school

• Forms available: Yes
• Written form required: Yes
• Informal application possible: No
• Personal appearance necessary: No
• Online services available: Yes

• Completed theoretical training
• Passed theoretical exam
• Completed practical flight training

• The application for acceptance or repetition of the practical examination is submitted.
• The documents are checked for correctness and completeness.
• Prior registration for the practical examination using the corresponding form "Proof of practical skills and registration for the acquisition of PPL(A/H), LAPL(A/H), SPL, BPL via the ATO/DTO" is required.
• Conducting the practical examination
• In the case of repeat examinations, the applicant generally arranges a new examination date independently with the examiner.
• The costs will then be invoiced to the applicant.
• The entire examination or parts thereof can be repeated.

Fee 100,00 EUR

The candidate will receive an email confirmation of the examiner assignment with the relevant details and contact details of the examiner and the deadline by which the practical exam must be taken (linked to the validity of the passed theory exam). It is therefore necessary to provide the applicant's e-mail address when registering for the practical examination.

In all cases, a valid passport or identity card must be presented on the day of the examination to verify identity.