Change of responsibility and transfer of the pilot license for airplanes and helicopters according to visual flight rules (PPL(A) and PPL(H)), light aircraft (LAPL(A) and LAPL(H)), gliders (SPL) and free balloons (BPL) to the competent aviation authority of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Under certain conditions, you can apply for a change of jurisdiction and a transfer of the pilot's license to the competent aviation authority of the Federal Republic of Germany.

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.

You can apply for a change of responsibility and a transfer of the pilot license for airplanes and helicopters according to visual flight rules (PPL(A) and PPL(H)), light aircraft (LAPL(A) and LAPL(H)), gliders (SPL) and free balloons (BPL) to the competent aviation authority of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Responsible are the regional councils

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

• Application form
• Copy of a valid pilot license
• Copy of the valid medical certificate
• Copy of proof of identity (ID/passport)
• Declaration of pending criminal proceedings
• For motorized aircraft: background check
• For all other vehicles: Certificate of good conduct document type -O-
• Extract from the driving aptitude register
• Other documents requested by the authorities
  

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

Valid foreign EASA license: PPL(A), PPL(H), SPL, BPL, LAPL(A), LAPL(H), LAPL(S), LAPL(B)

You can lodge a complaint with the administrative court.

• You submit the application.
• The information will be checked for completeness and accuracy.
• The change of responsibility and the transfer of the pilot license for airplanes and helicopters according to visual flight rules (PPL(A) and PPL(H)), light aircraft (LAPL(A) and LAPL(H)), sailplanes (SPL) and free balloons (BPL) to the competent state aviation authority of the Federal Republic of Germany is completed.
  

The fees incurred may vary.