Differences training

To enroll in Differences Training at Pilot Style Flight School Bratislava, pilots must already hold a valid EASA pilot licence with an appropriate class or type rating, most commonly SEP (Land). This ensures that the pilot has the necessary baseline knowledge and flying experience to safely transition to a different aircraft variant within the same category.

Applicants should have a current and valid medical certificate Class 1 or Class 2, depending on their licence level and intended operations. A sufficient level of recent flying experience is recommended to ensure safe and effective completion of the training.

Before starting the course, instructors may conduct a short briefing or assessment flight to evaluate the pilot’s current skill level and confirm readiness for the specific aircraft variant. This allows the training to be tailored to individual experience and ensures maximum safety and efficiency.

Basic prerequisites include:

• Valid EASA pilot licence (PPL(A), CPL(A), or ATPL(A))
• Valid class or type rating (e.g., SEP (Land))
• Valid medical certificate (Class 1 or Class 2)
• Adequate recent flying experience recommended
• Ability to safely operate aircraft within current privileges

Whether you are expanding your fleet knowledge or transitioning to a new aircraft type, our Differences Training in Bratislava provides the skills and confidence needed for safe and efficient operations within the EASA framework.

Differences Training includes:

• Aircraft-specific systems and avionics familiarization
• Handling differences and performance characteristics
• Normal and emergency procedures for the new variant
• In-flight training with an EASA-certified instructor
• Safety briefing and operational best practices

Differences Training flight training at Pilot Style Flight School Bratislava is a structured practical training program designed to help pilots safely transition between different variants of aircraft within the same EASA class rating, most commonly SEP (Land). This training focuses on the practical handling and operational differences between aircraft types, ensuring full safety and compliance with EASA regulations.

During the flight training phase, pilots receive hands-on instruction from experienced EASA-certified instructors. The training is conducted directly in the aircraft and is tailored to the specific differences in systems, performance, cockpit layout, avionics, and handling characteristics. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, situational awareness, and safe aircraft operation under normal and abnormal conditions.

The goal of difference training is not requalification, but familiarization and competence building. Pilots learn how to confidently operate a new aircraft variant while maintaining full control and understanding of its unique characteristics.

Flight training includes:

• In-flight familiarization with aircraft differences
• Handling and performance adaptation
• Systems and avionics operation
• Normal and emergency procedures
• Safety-focused decision-making in real flight conditions

Differences Training does not require additional theoretical examinations or skill tests, as it is focused specifically on familiarization with aircraft differences rather than requalification. Upon successful completion, the pilot is endorsed for the new aircraft variant within their existing class rating.

Upon successful completion of differences Training at Pilot Style Flight School Bratislava, pilots are officially endorsed to operate the specific aircraft variant within their existing EASA class rating, most commonly within SEP (Land) or other applicable categories. This endorsement confirms that the pilot has demonstrated adequate knowledge and practical proficiency to safely handle the differences of the new aircraft type.

No additional licence issue or skill test is required for differences training, as it forms an extension of the pilot’s existing privileges. The endorsement is added to the pilot’s training record and allows immediate operational use of the newly trained aircraft variant in accordance with EASA regulations.

After completing the course, pilots gain increased flexibility and operational capability, enabling them to transition between different aircraft configurations within the same class with confidence and compliance. This enhances both safety and efficiency in everyday flying operations.

After course completion, you are authorized to:

• Operate the specific aircraft variant within your class rating
• Fly as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) on the endorsed aircraft type
• Transition between approved aircraft variants within SEP (Land)
• Apply newly acquired handling and systems knowledge in real operations
• Expand your operational flexibility within EASA regulations