Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 62  : National Pilot Licensing

Subpart 4 : Requirements for the Issue of a Category, Class or Type Rating by Name for Conventially Controlled Microlight Aeroplanes

62.04.6 Crediting of flight time and theoretical knowledge

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The holder of a licence issued in terms of Part 61 or in terms of this Part as the case may be, endorsed with—

(a) the category weight-shift controlled microlight aeroplane, may—
(i) be credited with not more than 15 hours flight time acquired in a weight-shift microlight aeroplane. The additional 10 hours shall consist of—
(aa) a minimum of 10 hours dual flying; and
(bb) a minimum of 5 solo take-offs and landings; and
(ii) have acquired knowledge in the subjects principles of flight and engines and airframes towards the theoretical knowledge requirements prescribed for the endorsement of a national pilot licence endorsed for the category conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes;
(b) the category gyroplane or licence issued in terms of Part 61 (helicopter), may—
(i) be credited with not more than 10 hours flight time acquired in a gyroplane. The additional 15 hours shall consist of—
(aa) a minimum of 5 hours dual flying; and
(bb) a minimum of 10 hours solo flying; and
(ii) have acquired knowledge in the subjects engines and air frames and principles of flight towards the theoretical knowledge requirements prescribed for the endorsement of a national pilot licence endorsed for the category conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes;
(c) the category light sport aeroplanes or touring motor gliders or licence issued in terms of Part 61 (fixed wing), the hour requirements and the cross-country requirements may be relaxed at the discretion of the flight instructor who conducts the skill test, referred to in regulation 62.04.5.