Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 68 : Glider Pilot LicenceSubpart 2 : Student Glider Pilot Licence68.02.4 Certificate of competency |
| (1) | If the student glider pilot, in terms of these Regulations, is required to operate radio apparatus while flying solo, a student glider pilot licence may be issued to the applicant who is not in the possession of a certificate of proficiency (aeronautical), provided that he or she is the holder of a certificate of competency issued in three phases prior to solo flight as prescribed in subparagraphs (b)(i), (ii) and (iii) below by the holder of a flight instructor rating, wherein it is certified that— |
| (a) | the applicant has undergone basic training in the use of the radio apparatus installed in the glider in which he or she is being trained; and |
| (b) | the applicant is considered capable of operating such radio apparatus satisfactorily to undertake solo flights— |
| (i) | within the circuit area of the aerodrome or approved site where the training flights originate and terminate; |
| (ii) | within the associated general flying area of such aerodrome of approved site; |
| (iii) | on cross-country flights. |
| (2) | The basic training and knowledge requirements to be met shall be based on the communication syllabus prescribed in document SA-CATS 68. |
| (3) | The certificate of competency referred to in subregulation (1) shall be valid for as long as the glider student pilot licence is valid. |