Frequently Asked Questions
May I become a pilot before I am 18?
You may start and finish the complete theoretical and flying education. However, your license will be issued after you reach the age of 18.
May we visit and sightsee the airport and the aircrafts?
Yes. Dolna Banya airport is a private property with limited access and 24-hrs security watch. However, considering the main activities of the airfield all visitors who want to get acquainted will be welcomed.
How much time does it take for PPL /SA/ course?
It all depends on you, your free time and ambitions and of course on meteo conditions. The normal duration at a standard workload in convenient for you time is apr. 2 months.
Is it possible to fly in winter?
In suitable MT conditions the cold winter day’s flight is something not to be missed!
May I execute commercial activities as a non-professional pilot?
No. To execute any paid flying services you need to have a professional pilot license /CPL/.
May I land with a private-owned or rented aircraft wherever I want?
Yes. At your responsibility it’s possible to land on an airport or airfield chosen by you. You have to cover the requirements of the flight organization, to declare the flight at Air Traffic Control and to get the necessary clearance.
May I fly with a very light aircraft to Greece?
Yes. It’s enough to fulfill the following requirements: - The airplane should be registered and equipped with a transponder; - The pilot should have a license and a “Radio-Telephony Operator” in English qualification class issued. This class is issued by the CAA following a theoretical course and an examination; - Have clearance to land in corresponding country; - Take-off from an international airport.
May I land at your airfield coming from European country?
According to the Bulgarian Legislature you must first land at an international airport where Customs and Border /Passport/ Control are available. Afterwards you may fly free and land wherever you want, following the submission of a flight plan. When leaving the country same rules are valid – take-off from an international airport..
May I fly Bulgarian registered aircraft with a foreign-issued license?
According to Bulgarian Civil Aviation Act, to fly solo a Bulgarian registered aircraft you need “Validation of license”, issued after you pass a theoretical course /7 hours/ and flying practice /3 hours/.
May I fly abroad with a pilot’s license gained and issued in Bulgaria?
Since 2004, the Bulgarian Civil Aviation Administration is a member of JAA /Joint Aviation Authorities in Europe/ and the licenses are valid all-over the world. However, every Flying Club or Airport Authorities may wish to check preliminary the skills of the pilot.
You may start and finish the complete theoretical and flying education. However, your license will be issued after you reach the age of 18.
May we visit and sightsee the airport and the aircrafts?
Yes. Dolna Banya airport is a private property with limited access and 24-hrs security watch. However, considering the main activities of the airfield all visitors who want to get acquainted will be welcomed.
How much time does it take for PPL /SA/ course?
It all depends on you, your free time and ambitions and of course on meteo conditions. The normal duration at a standard workload in convenient for you time is apr. 2 months.
Is it possible to fly in winter?
In suitable MT conditions the cold winter day’s flight is something not to be missed!
May I execute commercial activities as a non-professional pilot?
No. To execute any paid flying services you need to have a professional pilot license /CPL/.
May I land with a private-owned or rented aircraft wherever I want?
Yes. At your responsibility it’s possible to land on an airport or airfield chosen by you. You have to cover the requirements of the flight organization, to declare the flight at Air Traffic Control and to get the necessary clearance.
May I fly with a very light aircraft to Greece?
Yes. It’s enough to fulfill the following requirements: - The airplane should be registered and equipped with a transponder; - The pilot should have a license and a “Radio-Telephony Operator” in English qualification class issued. This class is issued by the CAA following a theoretical course and an examination; - Have clearance to land in corresponding country; - Take-off from an international airport.
May I land at your airfield coming from European country?
According to the Bulgarian Legislature you must first land at an international airport where Customs and Border /Passport/ Control are available. Afterwards you may fly free and land wherever you want, following the submission of a flight plan. When leaving the country same rules are valid – take-off from an international airport..
May I fly Bulgarian registered aircraft with a foreign-issued license?
According to Bulgarian Civil Aviation Act, to fly solo a Bulgarian registered aircraft you need “Validation of license”, issued after you pass a theoretical course /7 hours/ and flying practice /3 hours/.
May I fly abroad with a pilot’s license gained and issued in Bulgaria?
Since 2004, the Bulgarian Civil Aviation Administration is a member of JAA /Joint Aviation Authorities in Europe/ and the licenses are valid all-over the world. However, every Flying Club or Airport Authorities may wish to check preliminary the skills of the pilot.
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