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. |