Phase 1: Explore Open Category Feasibility

In plain language

Before applying for a specific category permit, check if you can fly under the open category rules instead, which is free and allows you to start flying immediately.

Requirement as structured

Before applying for a specific category operational authorisation, operators should explore whether the operation can be carried out under open category rules to avoid fees and start immediately.

Original regulatory text

Before applying for an operational authorisation in the ‘specific’ category, you should explore whether the operation could be carried out in accordance with the ‘open’ category rules. This would exempt you from the separate operational authorisation subject to an annual fee and allow you to start operations immediately...

Applies when

country

Finland

regulatory category

Specific