VDS certificate
The VDS (recreational and sport flying) certificate is the qualification required to fly ultralight aircraft (aeroplane, helicopter, gyroplane, powered hang glider or paramotor) on a non-commercial basis.
It is issued by Aero Club d’Italia following a training course and theory and practical examinations with a qualified examiner.
The course includes:
16 HOURS OF FLIGHT IN A TRAINING AIRCRAFT WITH AN INSTRUCTOR
40 HOURS OF CLASSROOM / ONLINE THEORY
AeCI EXAMINATION FEE
TRAINING MATERIALS
Ratings
After completing at least 30 hours of solo flight, the pilot may take the course and examination for the passenger rating, allowing them to fly two-seat aircraft with a passenger on board.
One year after obtaining the passenger rating, the pilot may take the course and examination for the Advanced VDS certificate, allowing them to fly in controlled airspace and land at airports.
