Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 94 : Operation of Non-Type Certificated AircraftSubpart 6 : Flight Operations94.06.3 Operation of gyroplanes |
| (1) | Notwithstanding the provisions of— |
| (a) | regulations 91.03.3 and 91.03.5, a person may operate a non-type certificated gyroplane or gyroglider without carrying on board a current, approved flight manual or flight folio; |
| (b) | Subpart 4 of Part 91, a person may operate a non-type certificated gyroplane or gyroglider if the gyroplane or gyroglider has been equipped with— |
| (i) | a seat with an approved safety harness or safety belt for each person on board the gyroplane or gyroglider; |
| (ii) | a map which covers the complete route of the proposed flight; |
| (iii) | in the case of flights above 500 feet AGL, an altimeter that is accurate to within approximately 100 feet; |
| (iv) | a rotor brake; and |
| (v) | in the case of night over water beyond autorotative distance from shore, one lifejacket or individual flotation device for each person on board, stored in a position easily accessible for such persons, or alternatively worn by such persons. |
| (2) | In addition to the restrictions imposed by regulation 94.05.1, no gyroplane or gyroglider operation shall be conducted above 500 feet AGL unless fitted with an approved, serviceable compass. |