Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 61 : Pilot LicensingSubpart 22 : Helicopter Sling Load Rating61.22.3 Privileges of Helicopter Sling Load Rating |
| (1) | The holder of a helicopter sling load rating may act in VMC under VFR as PIC of a helicopter, in respect of which he or she holds the appropriate class rating or type rating by name, engaged in sling load operations. |
| (2) | The privileges referred to in subregulation (1) may only be exercised at night if the holder of the sling load rating is also the holder of the night rating, and the position of the helicopter, its flight attitude and its height can be maintained by reference to external objects, adequately illuminated by helicopter, ground or celestial lighting. |
| (3) | Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (1), the privileges may be exercised in IMC under IFR by an appropriately rated helicopter pilot who is also the holder of a valid helicopter instrument rating, provided that the uplift and laying down of the sling load is carried out with the use of external visual references by day or night and prior approval is received from the Director. |