Entry of additional class and type ratings in the license for airplanes and helicopters according to visual flight rules (PPL(A) and PPL(H)) or apply for their renewal

    Under certain conditions, you can add class and type ratings to your pilot license and renew them.

    Description

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

    Citizens can apply for the entry of further class and type ratings in the license for airplanes and helicopters according to visual flight rules (PPL(A) and PPL(H)) or their renewal.

    Online service

    Pilotenlizenz

    ID: L100001_390759836

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    Trust level

    You need an electronic ID card with a PIN to use the service (trust level: high).

    further information on the level of trust for online services

    Version

    Technisch erstellt on 30.06.2023

    Technisch geändert on 01.07.2024

    Language

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de

    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017

    Technisch geändert on 14.05.2025

    Competent office

    The regional councils are responsible

    • Kassel Regional Council, Traffic Department
    • Darmstadt Regional Council, Aviation and Road Haulage Department, Noise Protection

    Contact point

    Please contact the regional council responsible for you:

    • Darmstadt Regional Council, Aviation and Road Haulage Department, Noise Protection
    • Kassel Regional Council, Traffic Department

    Contact person

    Regierungspräsidium Darmstadt - Dezernat III 33.3 - Luft- und Güterkraftverkehr, Lärmschutz

    Address

    address

    Wilhelminenstraße 1–3

    64283 Darmstadt

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    Haltestellen

    • Haltestelle: Haltestelle Luisenplatz
      Linien:
      • Straßenbahn: Linie 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (Stand Januar 2025)
      • Bus: Linie F, FM, H, K, L, AIR, GB, M01, NHX, RH, WE1, WE2, X69, X71, X74, X78, 671, 672, 673, 693 (Stand Januar 2025)
    • Haltestelle: Mathildenplatz
      Bus: Linie X14, X15, X69 (Stand Januar 2025)
    postal address

    64278 Darmstadt

    Opening hours

    Mo.-Do. 8:00 bis 16:30 Uhr

    Freitag: 8:00 bis 15:00 Uhr

    Contact

    telephone: +49 6151 12-3100(Service-Telefon)

    fax: +49 611 327648701(Güterkraftverkehr)

    fax: +49 611 327642222(Luftverkehr)

    fax: +49 611 327648702(Lärmaktionsplanung)

    fax: +49 611 327642223(Schallschutz)

    e-mail: gueterkraftverkehr@rpda.hessen.de

    e-mail: luftverkehr@rpda.hessen.de

    e-mail: lap@rpda.hessen.de(Lärmaktionsplanung)

    e-mail: schallschutzprogramm@rpda.hessen.de

    Version

    Technisch geändert on 05.08.2025

    Language version

    de

    Sprache: de

    Required documents

    • Completed application
    • Test report of the completed proficiency check
    • Proof from the ATO / DTO or the authorized instructor that refresher training has been carried out

    Forms

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

    Prerequisites

    • Possession of a valid pilot license BFCL, SFCL and LAPL
    • Passed proficiency check
    • Successfully completed refresher training

    You can lodge a complaint with the administrative court.

    Procedure

    • You apply for an extension of the pilot's license.
    • You submit all the necessary documents with the application.
    • The documents are checked for accuracy and completeness.
    • You pay the fee for the administrative service.
    • You will receive your old license back.
    • A modified license will be issued.

    Deadlines

    Application deadline: 24 months

    Processing time

    2 weeks

    Further Information

    Area of validity

    Hesse

    Official approval

    Officially approved by Hessian Ministry of Economics, Energy, Transport and Housing on 30.05.2023

    Version

    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2023

    Technisch geändert on 26.02.2025

    Keywords

    Pilotenlizenz PPL-A, Erneuerung von Klassenberechtigungen, Erweiterung der PPL-A, Erweiterung von Musterberechtigungen, Erneuerung von Musterberechtigungen, Erweiterung der PPL-H, Pilotenlizenz PPL-H, Erweiterung von Klassenberechtigungen

    Language version

    Deutsch

    Sprache: de

    Technisch erstellt on 07.06.2017

    Technisch geändert on 14.05.2025

    Englisch

    Sprache: en

    Sprachbezeichnung nativ:

    English

    Technisch erstellt on 07.07.2021

    Technisch geändert on 26.11.2019