An applicant for the issuing of a Part 96 authorisation shall—
| (a) | in the case of the category weight shift controlled microlight aeroplanes, conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes and light sport aeroplanes— |
| (i) | have 300 hours flight time as pilot of a weight shift controlled microlight aeroplane, conventionally controlled microlight aeroplane, light sport aeroplane, gyroplane, touring motor glider or glider as the case may be, of which not less than 200 hours shall be as PIC; or |
| (ii) | have 200 hours as PIC of an aeroplane with a MCM of 5 700 kg or less and at least 100 hours as PIC of an aeroplane in the same category for which Part 96 authorisation is sought; |
| (b) | in the case of the category paragliders, powered paragliders, hang-gliders and powered hang-gliders have a minimum of 300 flights and 200 hours of flight time and hold a valid Grade. |
