Question 4-1 : According to icao annex 7 a nationality mark has to be chosen from the series of ? [ Certification weather ]

Question 4-2 : Define the state of registry of an aircraft ?

The state where the aircraft's registration is entered into the registry.

Icao annex 7 1 definitionsstate of registry the state on whose register the aircraft is enteredthe option 'the state where the aircraft is registered' seems to be correct as well but the definition prevails and the correct answer is 'the state where the aircraft's registration is entered into the registry'we strongly recommend challenging this question if you encounter it in your official exam as it seems like both answers are correct

Question 4-3 : Which of the following refers to the state of manufacture ?

The state has jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the final assembly of an aircraft.

Icao annex 8 airworthiness of aircraft state of manufacture the state having jurisdiction over the organization responsible for the final assembly of the aircraft engine or propellerstate of registry the state on whose register the aircraft is entered32 eligibility issuance and continued validity of a certificate of airworthiness 321 a certificate of airworthiness shall be issued by a contracting state on the basis of satisfactory evidence that the aircraft complies with the design aspects of the appropriate airworthiness requirements

Question 4-4 : According to part fcl the minimum age for obtaining an atpl is ?

21 years.

Easa part fcl fcl300 cpl minimum age an applicant for a cpl shall be at least 18 years of age fcl500 atpl minimum age applicants for an atpl shall be at least 21 years of age

Question 4-5 : The applicant for a cpl a shall have completed at least ?

150 hours of flight time if shehe followed an integrated flying training course.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulationcpl integrated course aeroplanesflying training 8 the flying training not including type rating training shall comprise a total of at least 150 hours to include all progress tests of which up to 5 hours for the entire course may be instrument ground timecpl modulare course aeroplanesexperience 12 the applicant for a cpl a shall have completed at least 200 hours flight time

Question 4-6 : Successful completion of multi crew co operation mcc training shall be required to ?

For multi crew aircraft.

Fcl010 definitions multi pilot operation for aeroplanes it means an operation requiring at least 2 pilots using multi crew cooperation in either multi pilot or single pilot aeroplanes for helicopters it means an operation requiring at least 2 pilots using multi crew cooperation on multi pilot helicopters multi crew cooperation mcc means the functioning of the flight crew as a team of cooperating members led by the pilot in command multi pilot aircraft for aeroplanes it means aeroplanes certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots for helicopters airships and powered lift aircraft it means the type of aircraft which is required to be operated with a co pilot as specified in the flight manual or by the air operator certificate or equivalent document

Question 4-7 : The period of validity of type ratings shall be ?

1 year.

Easa part fcl fcl740 validity and renewal of class and type ratings a the period of validity of class and type ratings shall be 1 year except for single pilot single engine class ratings for which the period of validity shall be 2 years unless otherwise determined by the operational suitability data established in accordance with part 21

Question 4-8 : Icao annex1the applicant to exercise the functions of an instrumental flight rating in aeroplanes shall prove hisher capability to pilot such aircraft only by instrumental rules and an engine ?

Multi engine inoperative or simulated inoperative.

Icao annex1 271211 an applicant shall have demonstrated the ability to operate a multi engine aeroplane solely by reference to instruments with one engine inoperative or simulated inoperative if the privileges of the instrument rating are to be exercised on such aeroplane

Question 4-9 : Icao annex 1the prescribed re examination of a licence holder operating in an area distant from designated medical examination facilities may be deferred at the discretion of the licence authority provided that such deferment shall only be made as an exception and shall not exceed ?

A single period of six month in the case of a flight crew member of an aircraft engaged in non commercial operations.

Exceptionnally a medical can be deferred for one period of up to 6 monthsicao annex 1 12526 circumstances in which a medical examination may be deferred the prescribed re examination of a licence holder operating in an area distant from designated medical examination facilities may be deferred at the discretion of the licensing authority provided that such deferment shall only be made as an exception and shall not exceed a a single period of six months in the case of a flight crew member of an aircraft engaged in non commercial operations

Question 4-10 : The proficiency check of a pilot took place the 15th of april the validity of the previous proficiency check was the 30th of june the period of the new proficiency check can be and can't exceed ?

31th of december the same year.

They are not talking about revalidation and renewal for ir qualification sep mep classes or a type rating they are talking about the regular proficiency checks every 6 months to ensure that pilots are operating competently and complying with standard operating procedures in their companiesthe initial proficiency check is valid for six months from the end of the month in which it is issued this means that if the initial proficiency check is completed on 15th january it will be valid until the end of july if the subsequent re check is taken within the last three months of validity of the current proficiency check may june or july it will be valid from the date of re check until the end of january

Question 4-11 : Type ratings shall be established ?

For any type of aircraft whenever considered necessary by the authority.

Icao annex 1 personnel licensing 2132 type ratings shall be established for a aircraft certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots b helicopters and powered lifts certificated for single pilot operation except where a class rating has been issued under 21311 andc any aircraft whenever considered necessary by the licensing authority

Question 4-12 : Icao annex 1when a contracting state renders valid a licence issued by another contracting state the validity of the authorisation ?

Shall not extend beyond the period of validity of the licence.

Annex 1 personnel licensing 122 method of rendering a licence valid 1221 when a contracting state renders valid a licence issued by another contracting state as an alternative to the issuance of its own licence it shall establish validity by suitable authorization to be carried with the former licence accepting it as the equivalent of the latter when a state limits the authorization to specific privileges the authorization shall specify the privileges of the licence which are to be accepted as its equivalent the validity of the authorization shall not extend beyond the period of validity of the licence the authorization ceases to be valid if the licence upon which it was issued is revoked or suspended

Question 4-13 : According to part fcl a professional flight crew licence license issued by a third country may be validated by the competent authority of a member state and the period of validation ?

Shall not exceed 1 year provided that the basic licence remains valid.

Ecqb01 april 2013easa part fcl annex iiiconditions for the acceptance of licences issued by or on behalf of third countriesa validation of licences general 1 a pilot licence issued in compliance with the requirements of annex 1 to the chicago convention by a third country may be validated by the competent authority of a member statepilots shall apply to the competent authority of the member state where they reside or are established or if they are not residing in the territory of the member states where the operator for which they are flying or intend to fly has its principal place of business2 the period of validation of a licence shall not exceed 1 year provided that the basic licence remains validthis period may only be extended once by the competent authority that issued the validation when during the validation period the pilot has applied or is undergoing training for the issuance of a licence in accordance with part fcl this extension shall cover the period of time necessary for the licence to be issued in accordance with part fclthe holders of a licence accepted by a member state shall exercise their privileges in accordance with the requirements stated in part fcl

Question 4-14 : According to part fcl an applicant for a cpl a who has satisfactorily followed an completed an integrated flying training course shall have completed as a pilot shall comprise a total of at least ?

150 hours of flight time.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulationcpl integrated course aeroplanesflying training 8 the flying training not including type rating training shall comprise a total of at least 150 hours to include all progress tests of which up to 5 hours for the entire course may be instrument ground time

Question 4-15 : According to part fcl an applicant for a multi engine ir a shall have completed at least ?

55 hours instrument time under instruction the holder of a cpl a may have the total amount of training required reduced by 10 hours.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation modular training courses for the ir flying training 7 a single engine ir a course shall comprise at least 50 hours instrument time under instruction of which up to 20 hours may be instrument ground time in an fnpt i or up to 35 hours in an ffs or fnpt ii a maximum of 10 hours of fnpt ii or an ffs instrument ground time may be conducted in an fnpt i8 a multi engine ir a course shall comprise at least 55 hours instrument time under instruction of which up to 25 hours may be instrument ground time in an fnpt i or up to 40 hours in an ffs or fnpt ii a maximum of 10 hours of fnpt ii or an ffs instrument ground time may be conducted in an fnpt i the remaining instrument flight instruction shall include at least 15 hours in multi engine aeroplanes101 the holder of a cpl a may have the total amount of training required in paragraphs 7 or 8 above reduced by 10 hours

Question 4-16 : According to part fcl an applicant for an atpl a shall have completed a minimum of 1 500 hours of flight time in aeroplanes including at least ?

500 hours in multi pilot operations on aeroplanes.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl510a atpl a prerequisites experience and crediting b experience applicants for an atpl a shall have completed a minimum of 1 500 hours of flight time in aeroplanes including at least 1 500 hours in multi pilot operations on aeroplanes 2 i 500 hours as pic under supervision or ii 250 hours as pic or iii 250 hours including at least 70 hours as pic and the remaining as pic under supervision 3 200 hours of cross country flight time of which at least 100 hours shall be as pic or as pic under supervision 4 75 hours of instrument time of which not more than 30 hours may be instrument ground time and 5 100 hours of night flight as pic or co pilotof the 1 500 hours of flight time up to 100 hours of flight time may have been completed in an ffs and fnpt of these 100 hours only a maximum of 25 hours may be completed in an fnpt

Question 4-17 : According to part fcl an applicant for atpl a shall have demonstrated the ability to perform as pilot in command the procedures and manoeuvres for ?

A multi pilot aeroplane under ifr.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl520a atpl a skill test applicants for an atpl a shall pass a skill test in accordance with appendix 9 to this part to demonstrate the ability to perform as pic pilot incommand of a multi pilot aeroplane under ifr the relevant procedures and manoeuvres with the competency appropriate to the privileges grantedthe skill test shall be taken in the aeroplane or an adequately qualified ffs representing the same type

Question 4-18 : According to part fcl an examiner's authorisation shall be valid ?

For three years.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl1025 validity revalidation and renewal of examiner certificates a validity an examiner certificate shall be valid for 3 years

Question 4-19 : According to part fcl an instrument rating shall be valid for ?

1 year.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl625 ir validity revalidation and renewal a validity an ir shall be valid for 1 year

Question 4-20 : According to part fcl class 2 medical certificate for private pilots will be valid for ?

Question 4-21 : According to part fcl the period of validity of single pilot single engine class rating shall be ?

Two years.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl740 validity and renewal of class and type ratings a the period of validity of class and type ratings shall be 1 year except for single pilot single engine class ratings for which the period of validity shall be 2 years unless otherwise determined by the operational suitability data established in accordance with part 21

Question 4-22 : According to part fcl licence holders shall not exercise the privileges of their licence and related ratings or certificates at any time when they are aware of any decrease in their medical fitness which might render them unable to safely exercise those privileges they shall seek aero medical advice ?

Question 4-23 : According to part fcl medical certificates classes are ?

Class 1 class 2 and lapl medical certificates.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation meda040 issue revalidation and renewal of medical certificates b initial issue 1 class 1 medical certificates shall be issued by an aemc 2 class 2 medical certificates shall be issued by an aemc or an ame 3 lapl medical certificates shall be issued by an aemc an ame or if permitted under the national law of the member state where the licence is issued by a gmpaemc aero medical centresame aero medical examinersgmp general medical practitioners

Question 4-24 : According to part fcl successful completion of multi crew cooperation mcc training course shall be required to ?

Obtain the first type rating on multi pilot aeroplanes.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl720a experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of class or type ratings aeroplanes d multi pilot aeroplanes an applicant for the first type rating course for a multi pilot aeroplane shall be a student pilot currently undergoing training on an mpl training course or comply with the following requirements 1 have at least 70 hours of flight experience as pic on aeroplanes 2 hold a multi engine ir a 3 have passed the atpl a theoretical knowledge examinations in accordance with this part and 4 except when the type rating course is combined with an mcc course i hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an mcc course in aeroplanes

Question 4-25 : According to part fcl the aeroplane instructor categories recognised are ?

Fitricriiri and sfi authorisation.

The aeroplane instructor categories are fi = flight instructortri = type rating instructorcri = class rating instructoriri = instrument rating instructorsfi = synthetic flight instructormcci = multi crew cooperation instructorsti = synthetic training instructorfti = flight test instructormpli = multi crew pilot licence instructormi = mountain rating instructor

Question 4-26 : According to part fcl the privileges of the holder of an unrestricted fi rating are to conduct flight instruction for the issue of a cpl in the appropriate aircraft category ?

Provided that the fi has completed at least 500 hours of flight time as a pilot on that aircraft category including at least 200 hours of flight instruction.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl905fi fi privileges and conditions the privileges of an fi are to conduct flight instruction for the issue revalidation or renewal of d a cpl in the appropriate aircraft category provided that the fi has completed at least 500 hours of flight time as a pilot on that aircraft category including at least 200 hours of flight instruction

Question 4-27 : According to part fcl the validity of type ratings and multi engine class ratings shall be one year from the date ?

Of issue.

Question 4-28 : Icao annex 1 part fcl cplan applicant for a commercial pilot licence aeroplane shall have completed in aeroplanes not less than ?

20 hours of cross country flight as pic including a vfr cross country flight of at least 540 km 300 nm .

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation training courses for the issue of a cpl and an atpl cpl integrated or modular courses aeroplanes flying training c 20 hours of cross country flight as pic pilot in command including a vfr cross country flight of at least 540 km 300 nm in the course of which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made

Question 4-29 : Icao annex 1 part fcl cplan applicant for a commercial pilot licence aeroplane shall have completed in aeroplanes not less than ?

200 hours of flight time or 150 hours if completed during a course of approved training as a pilot of aeroplanes.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation cpl integrated course aeroplanes flying training 8 the flying training not including type rating training shall comprise a total of at least 150 hours to include all progress tests cpl modulare course aeroplanes experience 12 the applicant for a cpl a shall have completed at least 200 hours flight time

Question 4-30 : An applicant for a commercial pilot licence shall have completed in aeroplanes not less than ?

10 hours of instrument flight instruction time of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation cpl integrated course aeroplanes flying training 8 the flying training not including type rating training shall comprise a total of at least 150 hours to include all progress tests of which up to 5 hours for the entire course may be instrument ground time within the total of 150 hours applicants shall complete at least a 80 hours of dual instruction of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time b 70 hours as pic c 20 hours of cross country flight as pic including a vfr cross country flight of at least 540 km 300 nm in the course of which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made d 5 hours flight time shall be completed at night comprising 3 hours of dual instruction which shall include at least 1 hour of cross country navigation and 5 solo take offs and 5 solo full stop landings e 10 hours of instrument flight instruction of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an fnpt i ftd 2 fnpt ii or ffs an applicant holding a course completion certificate for the basic instrument flight module shall be credited with up to 10 hours towards the required instrument instruction time hours done in a bitd shall not be credited f 5 hours to be carried out in an aeroplane certificated for the carriage of at least four persons that has a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear cpl modulare course aeroplanes experience 12 the applicant for a cpl a shall have completed at least 200 hours flight time including at least a 100 hours as pic of which 20 hours of cross country flight as pic which shall include a vfr cross country flight of at least 540 km 300 nm in the course of which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made b 5 hours of flight time shall be completed at night comprising 3 hours of dual instruction which shall include at least 1 hour of cross country navigation and 5 solo take offs and 5 solo full stop landings and c 10 hours of instrument flight instruction of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an fnpt i or fnpt ii or ffs an applicant holding a course completion certificate for the basic instrument flight module shall be credited with up to 10 hours towards the required instrument instruction time hours done in a bitd shall not be credited d 6 hours of flight time shall be completed in a multi engine aeroplane

Question 4-31 : An applicant for a commercial pilot licence shall hold ?

A class 1 medical certificate.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation meda030 medical certificates f applicants for and holders of a commercial pilot licence cpl a multi crew pilot licence mpl or an airline transport pilot licence atpl shall hold a class 1 medical certificate

Question 4-32 : According to part fcl an applicant for an atpl a shall have completed in aeroplanes not less than hours including at least hours as pic and the necessary additional flight time as pic under supervision the stated above hours are respectively ?

250 hours and 70 hours.

Ecqb01 april 2013easa part fcl fcl510a atpl a prerequisites experience and crediting b experience applicants for an atpl a shall have completed a minimum of 1 500 hours of flight time in aeroplanes including at least 1 500 hours in multi pilot operations on aeroplanes 2 i 500 hours as pic under supervision or ii 250 hours as pic or iii 250 hours including at least 70 hours as pic and the remaining as pic under supervision 3 200 hours of cross country flight time of which at least 100 hours shall be as pic or as pic under supervision 4 75 hours of instrument time of which not more than 30 hours may be instrument ground time and 5 100 hours of night flight as pic or co pilotof the 1 500 hours of flight time up to 100 hours of flight time may have been completed in an ffs and fnpt of these 100 hours only a maximum of 25 hours may be completed in an fnpt

Question 4-33 : According to part fcl an applicant for an atpl shall have completed in aeroplanes not less than ?

100 hours of night flight as pic or co pilot.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl510a atpl a prerequisites experience and crediting b experience applicants for an atpl a shall have completed a minimum of 1 500 hours of flight time in aeroplanes including at least 1 500 hours in multi pilot operations on aeroplanes 2 i 500 hours as pic under supervision or ii 250 hours as pic or iii 250 hours including at least 70 hours as pic and the remaining as pic under supervision 3 200 hours of cross country flight time of which at least 100 hours shall be as pic or as pic under supervision 4 75 hours of instrument time of which not more than 30 hours may be instrument ground time and 5 100 hours of night flight as pic or co pilot of the 1500 hours of flight time up to 100 hours of flight time may have been completed in an ffs and fnpt of these 100 hours only a maximum of 25 hours may be completed in an fnpt

Question 4-34 : According to part fcl an applicant for an atpl shall have completed in aeroplanes not less than ?

75 hours of instrument time of which not more than 30 hours may be instrument ground time.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl510a atpl a prerequisites experience and crediting b experience applicants for an atpl a shall have completed a minimum of 1 500 hours of flight time in aeroplanes including at least 1 500 hours in multi pilot operations on aeroplanes 2 i 500 hours as pic under supervision or ii 250 hours as pic or iii 250 hours including at least 70 hours as pic and the remaining as pic under supervision 3 200 hours of cross country flight time of which at least 100 hours shall be as pic or as pic under supervision 4 75 hours of instrument time of which not more than 30 hours may be instrument ground time and 5 100 hours of night flight as pic or co pilotof the 1 500 hours of flight time up to 100 hours of flight time may have been completed in an ffs and fnpt of these 100 hours only a maximum of 25 hours may be completed in an fnpt

Question 4-35 : According to part fcl an applicant holding a private or commercial pilot licence aeroplane for the issue of an instrument rating shall have completed at least hours of cross country flight time as pic in aeroplanes of which at least hours shall be in aeroplanes the said hours are respectively ?

50 hours and 10 hours.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl610 ir prerequisites and crediting applicants for an ir shall a hold 1 at least a ppl in the appropriate aircraft category and i the privileges to fly at night in accordance with fcl810 or ii an atpl in another category of aircraft or 2 a cpl in the appropriate aircraft category b have completed at least 50 hours of cross country flight time as pic in aeroplanes helicopters or airships of which at least 10 or in the case of airships 20 hours shall be in the relevant aircraft category c helicopters only applicants who have completed an atp h ir atp h cpl h ir or cpl h integrated training course shall be exempted from the requirement in b

Question 4-36 : For cpl a the applicant shall have completed in aeroplanes at least ?

5 hours of night flight time including 5 solo take offs and 5 solo landings as pic.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation training courses for the issue of a cpl and an atpl cpl integrated course aeroplanesflying training 8 the flying training not including type rating training shall comprise a total of at least 150 hours to include all progress tests of which up to 5 hours for the entire course may be instrument ground time within the total of 150 hours applicants shall complete at least a 80 hours of dual instruction of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time b 70 hours as pic c 20 hours of cross country flight as pic including a vfr cross country flight of at least 540 km 300 nm in the course of which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made d 5 hours flight time shall be completed at night comprising 3 hours of dual instruction which shall include at least 1 hour of cross country navigation and 5 solo take offs and 5 solo full stop landings e 10 hours of instrument flight instruction of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an fnpt i ftd 2 fnpt ii or ffs an applicant holding a course completion certificate for the basic instrument flight module shall be credited with up to 10 hours towards the required instrument instruction time hours done in a bitd shall not be credited f 5 hours to be carried out in an aeroplane certificated for the carriage of at least four persons that has a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gearcpl modulare course aeroplanesexperience 12 the applicant for a cpl a shall have completed at least 200 hours flight time including at least a 100 hours as pic of which 20 hours of cross country flight as pic which shall include a vfr cross country flight of at least 540 km 300 nm in the course of which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure shall be made b 5 hours of flight time shall be completed at night comprising 3 hours of dual instruction which shall include at least 1 hour of cross country navigation and 5 solo take offs and 5 solo full stop landings and c 10 hours of instrument flight instruction of which up to 5 hours may be instrument ground time in an fnpt i or fnpt ii or ffs an applicant holding a course completion certificate for the basic instrument flight module shall be credited with up to 10 hours towards the required instrument instruction time hours done in a bitd shall not be credited d 6 hours of flight time shall be completed in a multi engine aeroplane

Question 4-37 : Icao annex 1 part fcl cross country flight time requirements for the atplas part of the total flight time requirement of 1500 hours the applicant for an airline atpl a shall have completed not less than 200 hours of cross country flight time how much of this shall be pic pilot in command time or ?

100 hours.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl510a atpl a prerequisites experience and crediting b experience applicants for an atpl a shall have completed a minimum of 1 500 hours of flight time in aeroplanes including at least 1 500 hours in multi pilot operations on aeroplanes 2 i 500 hours as pic under supervision or ii 250 hours as pic or iii 250 hours including at least 70 hours as pic and the remaining as pic under supervision 3 200 hours of cross country flight time of which at least 100 hours shall be as pic or as pic under supervision 4 75 hours of instrument time of which not more than 30 hours may be instrument ground time and 5 100 hours of night flight as pic or co pilotof the 1 500 hours of flight time up to 100 hours of flight time may have been completed in an ffs and fnpt of these 100 hours only a maximum of 25 hours may be completed in an fnpt

Question 4-38 : If a pilot is carrying out single pilot commercial air transport operations carrying passengers how does the validity of his class 1 medical certificate change on his 40th birthday ?

From 12 months to 6 months.

Ecqb01 april 2013easa part fcl meda045 validity revalidation and renewal of medical certificates a validity 1 class 1 medical certificates shall be valid for a period of 12 months 2 the period of validity of class 1 medical certificates shall be reduced to 6 months for licence holders who i are engaged in single pilot commercial air transport operations carrying passengers and have reached the age of 40 ii have reached the age of 60

Question 4-39 : A pilot is engaged in commercial air transport with a single pilot aircraft what is the maximum age of the pilot ?

59 years.

Ecqb01 april 2013easa part fcl fcl065 curtailment of privileges of licence holders aged 60 years or more in commercial air transport a age 60 64 aeroplanes and helicopters the holder of a pilot licence who has attained the age of 60 years shall not act as a pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport except 1 as a member of a multi pilot crew and 2 provided that such a holder is the only pilot in the flight crew who has attained the age of 60 years b age 65 the holder of a pilot licence who has attained the age of 65 years shall not act as a pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport

Question 4-40 : Part fcl minimum flight experience requirements for the irthe applicant for an ir a shall hold a ppl a including a night qualification or a cpl a and shall have completed at least ?

50 hours cross country flight time as pic in aeroplanes or helicopters of which at least 10 hours shall be in the relevant aircraft category.

Regulation eu no 11782011aircrew regulation fcl610 ir prerequisites and crediting applicants for an ir shall a hold 1 at least a ppl in the appropriate aircraft category and i the privileges to fly at night in accordance with fcl810 or ii an atpl in another category of aircraft or 2 a cpl in the appropriate aircraft category b have completed at least 50 hours of cross country flight time as pic in aeroplanes helicopters or airships of which at least 10 or in the case of airships 20 hours shall be in the relevant aircraft category