Theory exams
Registration for ULM pilot theory exam
The French ULM Federation (FFPLUM) is approved by the DGAC as a delegated body for the organisation of the common theoretical exam for ULM pilots (Approval reference: TREA2133843S).
Examination centres spread across the entire French territory offer sessions on a calendar spanning several months.
The Côte d'Or Aero Club is one of these centres where you can register to take the exam by clicking on the logo below to go to the FFPLUM registration site.
You can then choose the nearest examination centre on the interactive map and register for one of the sessions offered as long as there is a place available.
Registration for LAPL and PPL pilot theory exam
The French Aeronautical Federation (FFA) is approved by the DGAC as a delegated body for the organisation of theoretical exams for LAPL and PPL pilots.
Examination centres spread across the entire French territory offer sessions on a calendar spanning several months.
The Côte d'Or Aero Club is one of these centres where you can register to take the exam by clicking on the logo below to go to the FFA registration site.
You can then choose the nearest examination centre on the interactive map and register for one of the sessions offered as long as there is a place available.
Examination centres spread across the entire French territory offer sessions on a calendar spanning several months.
The Côte d'Or Aero Club is one of these centres where you can register to take the exam by clicking on the logo below to go to the FFA registration site.
You can then choose the nearest examination centre on the interactive map and register for one of the sessions offered as long as there is a place available.
Registration for the Aeronautical Initiation Certificate exam.
Born from a partnership between the of Civil Aviation (DGAC) and the National Education (Légifrance), the preparation for the Aeronautical Initiation Certificate (BIA), aimed at students over 13 years old, has been offered to third-year college students and high school students in the Dijon metropolitan area by the Côte d'Or Aero Club since 1995.
A non-profit association recognised as being of public utility (law 1901), the aero club is affiliated with the French Aeronautical Federation (FFA) and the French ULM Federation (FFPLUM).
The BIA is a state diploma awarded by the National Education.
A non-profit association recognised as being of public utility (law 1901), the aero club is affiliated with the French Aeronautical Federation (FFA) and the French ULM Federation (FFPLUM).
The BIA is a state diploma awarded by the National Education.
The BIA according to the Côte d'Or Aero Club
The theoretical courses provided during the training allow for a concrete application of the mathematics and physical sciences studied in secondary school and high school, as well as an in-depth knowledge in other areas such as technology, history, or geography. This practical training particularly aids in guidance towards the various professions in civil or military aviation.
- It aims to develop sought-after transversal skills in students: scientific rigor, technological culture, sense of responsibility, teamwork, autonomy, and initiative.
- It can also be valued in application files (Parcoursup, schools, internships) as proof of motivation within the framework of a well-structured project and extracurricular commitment.
- Finally, this training opens up concrete perspectives: site visits, meetings with professionals, introductory flights, and sometimes even the discovery of a vocation.
The BIA allows you to discover the basics of aviation through five modules:
- Meteorology and Aerology (Atmospheric Phenomena): It addresses the meteorological and atmospheric phenomena that influence flight conditions and aviation safety
- Aerodynamics, Aerostatics and Principles of Flight: It explains how an aircraft flies, thanks to the aerodynamic forces acting on its surfaces and the mechanics that result from this.
- Study of Aircraft and Spacecraft: It presents the different parts of an aircraft, their functioning, and the essential systems for its piloting and safety..
- Navigation, regulations, flight safety: It covers reading maps, cockpit instruments, air rules, and principles ensuring a safe flight.
- History and culture of aeronautics and space: This module outlines the major milestones in the history of aviation and space exploration, as well as their cultural and technological challenges..
Access the BIA course booklets
The aeronautical initiation certificate exam, organised within educational institutions by the Dijon academy, includes a mandatory written test and a MCQ English test. Registration is done online, on the Cyclades platform provided by the National Education.
- The mandatory BIA examination takes place at the end of the school year, usually between mid-May and the beginning of June. It consists of a multiple-choice questionnaire (MCQ) of approximately 100 questions, divided into the five main themes of the programme, with 20 questions per module. It aims to assess the general knowledge of candidates in the aeronautical and space fields..
- The syllabus for the optional written English test (MCQ 20 questions) of the BIA examination covers the scientific and technical terms from chapter 1: meteorology and aerology, chapter 3: study of aircraft and spacecraft, and chapter 4: navigation, regulations, flight safety as defined in the BIA examination syllabus..
The duration of the compulsory exam is two hours and thirty minutes, and that of the optional exam is thirty minutes..
Practically, the training for the BIA takes place within the framework of an agreement signed between the Aéro-Club de la Côte d'Or and a school. It includes a theoretical introduction of approximately forty hours, provided throughout the school year in the form of weekly sessions lasting between one hour thirty and one hour forty-five. The courses are taught at the institution by a volunteer instructor from the aeroclub, free of charge. In addition to this theoretical training, there is a practical introduction to flying at the Aéro-Club de la Côte d'Or (with a financial contribution requested)..
Practical flight initiation includes:
- la visit to the aeroclub facilities,
- the presentation of aircraft and their instrumentation,
- one to two flights on board the club's aircraft — the second flight being offered by the French Aeronautical Federation (FFA) to students who have passed the exam,
- as well as four revision sessions organised in Mayat the association's premises at the Darois airfield.
BIA Objective:
Alongside registration for the BIA, the French Aeronautical Federation offers a simple support programme for success in the BIA with immediate and long-term benefits (Tutor, privileged relationship with FFA, access to FFA partner programmes, etc.).
The BIA Objective programme is now associated with the new federal licence/insurance "Young Wings" marking a real belonging to the federal community.
If you obtain the BIA, a FFA Insurance licence for the year and a free six-month subscription to Info Pilote.
The BIA trainers of the Club:
- Serge Bonnet, ULM Pilot at ACCO since 2017, with over 100 hours of flight in ULM, BIA instructor since 2022. Maintenance of ULM and Rotax engine mechanics.
- Alexandre Farzan Entezam, a pilot at ACCO since 2005, with over 700 hours of flight time, particularly in aircraft and aerobatics. Holder of the CAEA* and BIA instructor since 2009.
- André Legrand, a pilot at ACCO since 1974, with over 4000 hours of flight time in both aircraft and gliders, has been a BIA instructor since 2012. He has written the course booklets for the BIA, freely accessible in the BIA section of the website..
- Jean-Marie Mermet, pilot since 1987, 1300 hours of flight in aircraft, microlights, and aerobatics, BIA instructor 2021.
- Daniel Quintin, a pilot at ACCO since 2000, with over 500 hours of flight. Holder of the CAEA* and BIA instructor since 2008.
*The Certificate of Competence in Aeronautical Teaching (CAEA) is a national education diploma awarded by the applicant's home academy. It is not required for training in the BIA, only for the supervision of the training.
The Côte d'Or Aero Club is a partner of the following establishments: