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

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 61 : Pilot Licensing

Subpart 12 : Grade III Aeroplane Flight Instructor Rating

61.12.4 Skills test for Grade III Aeroplane Flight Instructor Rating

 

(1) An applicant for a Grade III Aeroplane Flight Instructor Rating must have demonstrated to an appropriately rated DFE the ability to perform as a Grade III Aeroplane Flight Instructor the procedures and manoeuvres prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61 with a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges granted to the holder of a Grade III Aeroplane Flight lnstructor Rating.

 

(2) The applicant must undergo the skills test within 36 months of passing the appropriate theoretical knowledge examination and within the 30 days immediately preceding the date of application.

 

(3) The skills test must be conducted in an aeroplane with a MCM in excess of 450 kg, fitted with fully functional dual controls, or in an approved level D FSTD .

 

(4) Before an applicant submits himself or herself for the initial skills test, he or she must provide the examiner with written proof that—
(a) he or she has satisfactorily completed the required training conducted by an approved Part 141 ATO; and
(b) the Grade I or Grade II Aeroplane Flight Instructor who has provided the supervision and training considers the performance of the applicant adequate for the skills test for a Grade Ill Aeroplane Flight Instructor.

 

(5) The applicant shall submit the forms to the Director, within 30 days of having completed the skills test.