Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 61 : Pilot LicensingSubpart 11 : Instrument Rating61.11.4 Skills test for an IR |
| (1) | An applicant for an IR must have passed a skills test with a DFE as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61. |
| (2) | Where the skills test was successfully completed in a single engine aeroplane or FSTD approved for the purpose, the IR will be endorsed with SEA. |
| (3) | Where the skills test was successfully completed in a multi-engine aeroplane or FSTD approved for the purpose, the IR will be endorsed with the MEA and the SEA. |
| (4) | A multi-engine centerline thrust aeroplane shall be considered a single-engine aeroplane for the purposes of this Subpart. |
| (5) | Where the skills test was successfully completed in a single engine or multi-engine helicopter or FSTD approved for the purpose, the IR will be endorsed with H. |
| (6) | Where the skills test was successfully completed in a multi-pilot operation, the IR will be restricted with the endorsement MP. The restriction will be removed when the IR holder has successfully completed a revalidation check in a single-pilot operation. |
| (7) | The applicant must undergo the skills test within 36 months of passing the theoretical knowledge examination and within 30 days of the last period of dual instruction towards the IR. |
| (8) | A skills test for the issue of an IR conducted after the first competency check for a PPL or CPL will revalidate the maintenance of competency of the licence as applicable, in the same aircraft category. |