Register for the theoretical examination for a private pilot license
If you would like to take a theoretical examination as an applicant for a license to fly airplanes and helicopters, light aircraft, gliders according to visual flight rules or free balloons, you must register.
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Basic information
Would you like to acquire a pilot license? Then you must first pass a theory test.
The Bremen Aviation Authority can offer this theory test for the following license types:
- Private pilot license for airplanes or helicopters (PPL(A) and PPL(H))
- Light aircraft pilot license for airplanes or helicopters (LAPL(A) and LAPL(H))
- Glider pilot license (SPL)
- Balloon pilot license (BPL)
Requirements
Completed theoretical training at a flight school.
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Procedure
- You will receive a recommendation for the theory test by e-mail.
- You will then be contacted by telephone or e-mail to arrange a date for the theory test.
- You will receive an invitation to take the exam by post or e-mail.
- You must take the entire exam in one day. It takes place on site as a multiple-choice test on the computer.
- As a rule, the examination takes place from 9:00 a.m. at the office of the aviation authority.
- You will need to bring a valid identity card or passport for identity verification.
If you have any questions about the forms, you can contact the relevant office.
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Necessary Documents
- A recommendation for the theory test by the flight school's training supervisor
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Competent Department
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Die Senatorin für Wirtschaft, Häfen und Transformation | Referat 33 - Luftverkehr, Flugplätze, Luftfahrtbehörde
- +49 421 361 98210
- Katharinenklosterhof 3, 28195 Bremen
- Website
- luftfahrt
@haefen. bremen. de
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Fees / Costs
130,00 EUR (PPL/LAPL)
65,00 EUR (SPL)
70,00 EUR (BPL) -
Deadlines & processing time
What deadlines must be paid attention to?
There are no deadlines.
How long does it take to process
1 week
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Legal Bases
- Anhang I, FCL.025, Verordnung (EU) Nr. 1178/2011 zur Festlegung technischer Vorschriften und von Verwaltungsverfahren in Bezug auf das fliegende Personal in der Zivilluftfahrt
- Anhang III, BFCL.135, Verordnung (EU) 2018/395 zur Festlegung detaillierter Vorschriften für die Lizenzerteilung für die Flugbesatzung von Ballonen
- Anhang III, SFCL.135, Verordnung (EU) 2018/1976 zur Festlegung detaillierter Vorschriften für die Lizenzerteilung für die Flugbesatzung von Segelflugzeugen
- Kostenverordnung der Luftfahrtverwaltung (LuftKostV)
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More Information
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The official information in German is complete and correct. 02.04.2026