Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 61 : Pilot LicensingSubpart 23 : Helicopter Winching Rating61.23.3 Privileges of Helicopter winching rating |
| (1) | The holder of a helicopter winching rating may act as PIC of a helicopter, engaged in winching operations under VMC, in respect of which he or she holds the appropriate class rating or type rating by name. |
| (2) | The privileges referred to in subregulation (1) may only be exercised at night if the holder of the winching 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) | The privileges of the helicopter winch rating may not be exercised in IMC. |