Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 61 : Pilot LicensingSubpart 21 : Tow Rating61.21.1 Requirements for a Tow Rating (Aeroplane) |
| (1) | An applicant for a tow rating must— |
| (a) | hold at least a valid PPL (Aeroplane); |
| (b) | hold the appropriate endorsement for an aircraft within a class rating or type rating for the aeroplane; |
| (c) | have acquired suitable experience that includes at least completion of 10 tow operations under the supervision of an appropriately rated Grade I or Grade II flight instructor, or by the holder of a tow rating designated for such purpose in writing by the Director; and |
| (d) | have demonstrated to an appropriately rated Grade I or Grade II flight instructor or the holder of a tow rating designated for such purpose in writing by the Director, the ability to act as PIC of an aeroplane while having a banner in tow. |
| (2) | The Grade 1 or Grade II flight instructor who oversees the skills test must endorse the pilot's logbook and submit notification of the endorsement to the Director in the appropriate prescribed form. |