Request extension of a pilot license for light aircraft (LAPL), gliders (SFCL) and free balloons (BFCL) to additional rights and authorizations (rights to fly gliders (SFZ), touring motor gliders (TMG), light aircraft (SEP) and extension of rights to other helicopter types or series, extension of rights to another balloon class or group)

Under certain conditions, you can extend your BFCL, SFCL and LAPL pilot license with additional rights and authorizations.

The Darmstadt and Kassel regional councils are responsible for private pilot licenses (without instrument flight) for airplanes and helicopters, glider pilot licenses and balloon pilot licenses and light aircraft pilot licenses (LAPL) for airplanes and helicopters.

You can apply for an extension of your pilot license for light aircraft (LAPL), sailplanes (SFCL) and balloons (BFCL) to further privileges and ratings (privileges to fly sailplanes (SFZ), touring motor gliders (TMG), light aircraft (SEP) and extension of privileges to other helicopter types or series, extension of privileges to another balloon class or group).

Responsible are the regional councils in

• Darmstadt - Department of Air and Road Traffic, Noise Protection
• Kassel - Traffic Department

Please contact the regional council responsible for you:

• Darmstadt - Aviation and road haulage department, noise protection
• Kassel - Traffic Department

• Application
• Proof of theoretical and practical skills for the extension of a private pilot license

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

• Possession of a valid pilot license BFCL, SFCL and LAPL
• Successfully completed training to extend the rights
  

You can file a complaint with the administrative court.

• An application is made to extend the pilot's license.
• All necessary documents are submitted with the application.
• The documents are checked for accuracy and completeness.
• The fee for the administrative service is paid.
• Return of the old license
• A modified license will be issued.