Balloon pilot licence
With a balloon pilot licence (BPL), you can fly solo with a hot-air balloon. Once you have gathered sufficient experience, you can also carry passengers.
National balloon pilot licences (BPL) must be replaced with EASA licences (BPL) by 8 April 2021. If you hold a national licence, you must apply to Traficom to have it converted into an EASA licence. After 8 April 2021, the national BPL only entitles you to fly aircraft that fall outside the scope of EASA regulation. These aircraft are referred to as Annex I aircraft.
How to obtain a balloon pilot licence:
- Step 1
Age requirement
When you apply for the licence at Traficom, you must be at least 16 years old.
- Step 2
Training
The training includes theoretical knowledge and flight instruction.
- Step 3
Medical certificate
To start flying solo, you are required to have a medical certificate.
- Step 4
Skill test
You can take the skill test after you have completed the theoretical knowledge instruction and flight instruction.
- Step 5
Apply for the licence