Ultralight pilot licence
With an ultralight pilot licence (UPL), you can fly solo with an ultralight aeroplane.
The UPL 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 obtain an ultralight pilot licence:
- Step 1
Age requirement
When you apply for the licence at Traficom, you must be at least 17 years old.
- Step 2
Training
UPL training includes theoretical 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
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