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Autogyro pilot licence

With an autogyro pilot licence (APL), you can fly solo with an autogyro.

The APL can also include the right to carry passengers, enabling you to fly with your friends, for example. You can share the costs with your passengers but cannot charge them for the flight.

How to apply for an autogyro pilot licence

  1. Step 1

    Age requirement

    When you apply for the licence at Traficom, you must be at least 17 years old.

  2. Step 2

    Training

    The training includes theoretical knowledge and flight instruction.

    Autogyrolentäjän lupakirjakoulutusta antavat kouluttajat
  3. Step 3

    Medical certificate

    To start flying solo, you are required to have a medical certificate.

    Read more about the medical certificate
  4. Step 4

    Skill test

    You can take the skill test after you have completed the theoretical knowledge instruction and flight instruction.

    Read more about flight examiners for skill test
  5. Step 5

    Apply for the licence

    Apply for an autogyro pilot licence

Notices and instructions concerning personnel licences within aviation

Notices and instructions
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