Flights of foreign sport and recreational aircraft in the Republic of Croatia

Applicable legislation:

• Regulation on terms and conditions of use of sport and recreational aircraft (OG 83/21)

Definition of sport and recreational aircraft: airplane, gyroplane or helicopter which is non-complex aircraft, but it is:

• amateur built aircraft with maximum take-off mass 1000 KG,
• historical aircraft with maximum take-off mass 1000 KG.
• ex-military aircraft with maximum take-off mass 1000 KG,
• replica of historical or ex-military aircraft with maximum take-off mass 1000 KG,
• microlight aircraft,
• microlight helicopter,
• gyroplane with maximum take-off mass 560kg,
• specifically regulated airplane,
• specifically regulated helicopter or
• specifically regulated gyroplane

when Regulation (EU) No. 2018/1139 of the European Parliament is not applied to them.
 
Flying of sport and recreational aircraft is limited to VFR day only.
 
Foreign sports and recreational aircraft can fly in Croatian airspace if:

• the aircraft holds valid certificate of airworthiness or other equivalent document issued in accordance with the regulations of the country of registration of the aircraft
• the aircraft is equipped with instruments and equipment in accordance with the requirements of applicable legislation and as required on the flight route
• the aircraft is insured in accordance with EU regulations governing mandatory insurance for the aircraft and
• the aircraft is not used to perform an operation for remuneration, except in the case of training or participation in flying displays or competitions.

Foreign sport and recreational aircraft in Croatian airspace can be flown by a pilot who is authorized to fly sport and recreational aircraft in compliance with the applicable requirements of the country of registration of the aircraft.