

Toolbox
In this section, you will find all the documents and publications that could be useful to you: our briefings, positions, publications, etc. If you have any problems or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact BeCA Office.
Association’s Life
Do not hesitate to spread it around you! This short leaflet summarises our mission, our roles and the benefits of being a member. Use it, together with the letter to non-members and the FAQs about BeCA, which you can find in this section.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BeCA_Leaflet-Revision-2022-pilots-Final.pdf
This interview of our President was done for one of our magazines. It summarises very well what is BeCA and our main actions/issues.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/What_Is_BeCA-FAQs.pdf
You are trying to convince your colleagues to join BeCA? Send them this letter explaining all the benefits of being a BeCA member.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2016_0202_BeCA_Letter_Why_Join_F.pdf
For members only. In this guide, you will find all relevant information in a concise and user-friendly form about BeCA and all the benefits of being a member, as well as what to do in case you need help and contact information.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Member_Information_Manual_September2023-New-coverF-IDG.pdf
Document explaining BeCA’s policy on the collection of membership fees.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Memo-fee-collection-final-2023.pdf
Briefings & guidelines
Mpox Outbreak for Pilots
IFALPA has Mpox Outbreak information for pilots and strongly recommends Pilots to familiarize themselves with WHO Disease Guidelines for Affected Areas
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/24sab04-mpox-outbreak-information-for-pilots.pdf
Yellow Fever Information for Pilots
IFALPA has updated information for Pilots on Yellow Fever. Please review carefully and, as always, be aware of the regulations and expectations of your operator/employer, and those of your local health authority.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/24hupbl03-yellow-fever-information-for-pilots.pdf
Top 10 Reporting Tips
Occurrence reporting is not only mandatory but it is also a very important part of aviation safety and our role in continuously improving it. In this 1-page document, we give 10 reporting tips to make sure you report correctly.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BeCA_Top_10_Reporting_Tips.pdf
New FTL Full Guide
On 18 February 2016, the new EU FTL regulation came into force. We published this document to help our members understand the main changes and consequences for our daily life as pilots. There is also a shorter information leaflet..
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2016_New_FTL_Full_Guide_BE_F.pdf
Loss of licence – FAQs about APPN insurance
Once more, we hope it’ll never happen to us. But in case we have a medical issue, we need a good insurance. BeCA has a special discount for its members for APPN insurance. This paper gives responses to the main questions about their insurances.
Hotline Card
With its useful format, you can put this card into your licence card holder. It summarises the main dos/don’ts in case you face an accident/incident. This is the very first advice to follow. All members have received a printed version of it when they joined. Also refer to the more complete “Guidelines to aircrews”.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2021_HotLine_card_Web_F.pdf
Hotline – Guidelines to Aircrews F
We always hope it’ll never happen to us. But the day it does happen, we’d better be well-prepared. In this guide, you will find our main advice in case you face an accident or incident. Always keep it close to you, in your suitcase or on your electronic device, so you make sure you are protected. And don’t forget: call your best friend in that case, i.e. BeCA!
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2019_0418_Hotline_Guidelines_to_Aircrews_Final.pdf
BeCA/ECA Fume Events checklist
Almost every day, there is at least one occurrence of oil smell in the cockpit. This is a very serious issue and one of BeCA’s main topics. In this checklist, you will find advice in case you notice such an event. Don’t forget that it is now mandatory to report smoke occurrences.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2018_01_BeCA-ECA_Fume_Events_Checklist.pdf
BeCA New FTL: Information Leaflet
A new EU FTL regulation came into force on 18 February 2016. This concise leaflet summarises in a simple way the main provisions and changes that are relevant for pilots. Please have a look also at the more complete “Full guide” which is adapted to Belgian legislation.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2015_0202_BeCA_New_FTL_Leaflet_F.pdf
BeCA Medical Briefing to Members
What to do in case you get sick? Here is a 2-page guidelines on the dos/don’ts.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2016_0202_BeCA_Medical_Briefing_to_Members_F.pdf
BeCA Green paper on pension
Pension is one of BeCA’s main priorities. In 2016, we published a green paper summarising our view on what the future pension for pilots should be. This is a lobbying tool for decision-makers.
https://www.beca.be/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2016_0702_BeCA_Green_Paper_Pension_F.pdf