Pilot's license; application for a permit or authorization to operate an aircraft

Participation in air traffic requires a permit and correspondingly registered authorizations. A distinction is made between permits to fly motorized aircraft, helicopters, gliders, balloons, airships and air sports equipment.

Supplement: Regierung von Oberbayern

Pilotenlizenz Neuausstellung Tausch - Antrag
You can apply for a new pilot's license online.

Sie können die Behörde auf sichere Weise kontaktieren

Secure contact form

Street address

Heßstr. 130
80797 München

Postal address

80534 München

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The acquisition of a license to fly aircraft requires theoretical and practical training. The training can only be carried out at an approved or declared training organization (flight school) and imparts knowledge and practical skills in aviation law, human performance, meteorology, communication, the basics of flying, operating procedures, flight performance and flight planning, general aircraft knowledge and navigation. The permit is only issued after passing the theoretical and practical examination at the responsible aviation authority.

The licenses for commercial pilots and professional pilots as well as the licenses for air sports equipment (ultralight aircraft, hang gliders, paragliders and parachutists) are not the responsibility of the aviation authorities. The following authorities are responsible here:

the Federal Aviation Office for commercial/professional pilots
the air sports associations for air sports equipment

Personal requirements

physical and mental fitness determined by a flight physician
reliability of character
Minimum age (depending on the type of license)

Technical requirements

Training period in theory and practice with a specified minimum number of flying hours, take-offs and landings
Acquisition of a radiotelephony certificate
Proof of English language skills in accordance with ICAO requirements, if applicable

The individual requirements can be obtained from the flight schools or the aviation authorities.