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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

61.12.5 Privileges and Limitations of the holder of valid Grade III Flight Instructor Rating (Aeroplane)

 

(1) A Grade Ill Flight Instructor (Aeroplane) may give ground or flight instruction only under the supervision of the holder of a valid Grade I or Grade II Flight Instructor Rating (Aeroplane).

 

(2) A Grade III Flight Instructor (Aeroplane) may, subject to subregulations (1) and (3), give instruction as limited by the endorsements in his or her logbook or licence, towards—
(a) the issue of a SPL;
(b) the issue or revalidation of a PPL;
(c) familiarisation and differences training;
(d) the issue of a night rating;
(e) the issue of an instrument rating;
(f) the issue of a multi-engine piston class rating;
(g) the issue of a single-engine turbo-propeller class rating;
(h) the issue of an aerobatics rating; and
(i) the issue of a type rating.

 

(3) The requirements for the endorsements referred to in subregulation (2) are as follows:
(a) In all cases the instructor must have—
(i) the flight instructor endorsement (PI) for the specific aeroplane class, including make and model within a class, and aeroplane type (where a type rating is required) in his or her logbook and licence (as required); or
(ii) written authorisation in the case of instruction on a FSTD;
(b) In the case of instruction in an aeroplane, the instructor must have demonstrated proficiency in flying the aeroplane from each pilot seat.
(c) For each endorsement, all relevant recency requirements must be met before the privileges of that endorsement may be exercised.
(d) For the night rating instructor endorsement, the instructor must—
(i) be the holder of a night rating and show evidence of having completed the training at an approved Part 141 ATO as described in Appendix 13.1, exercises 19 and 20, of SA CATS 61;
(ii) have demonstrated to a DFE I or II (A) in the case of an initial Grade Ill skills test, or the CFI of an approved ATO in the case of an existing Grade Ill instructor, the ability to—
(aa) give a suitable night flying briefing;
(bb) give instruction in an aeroplane or approved FSTD on instrument flying to the level required for a night rating; and
(cc) give flight instruction at night in an aeroplane which must consist of at least three take-offs and three landings;
(iii) have his or her logbook endorsed by the DFE or CFI with the words "Authorised to give instruction for night ratings".
(e) For the instrument flight instructor endorsement, the instructor must-
(i) have given not less than 100 hours of instruction in an aeroplane or FSTD;
(ii) be the holder of a valid instrument rating appropriate to the aeroplane in which the instrument training is provided;
(iii) show evidence of having completed a course at an approved ATO as described in Appendix 13.4 of SA CATS 61, or an equivalent course acceptable to the Director;
(iv) have demonstrated to a DFE I or II (A) the ability to give suitable briefings and instruction in instrument flying to the level required for an instrument rating; and
(v) have his or her logbook endorsed by the DFE with the words "Authorised to give instruction for instrument ratings".
(f) For the multi-engine class rating instructor endorsement, the instructor must—
(i) have given at least 100 hours of instruction in an aeroplane or FSTD;
(ii) have accumulated at least 20 hours of flight time as PIC of a multi-engine aeroplane;
(iii) show evidence of having completed a course at an approved ATO as described in Appendix 13.2 of SA CATS 61, or an equivalent course acceptable to the Director;
(iv) have accumulated at least 5 hours as pilot-in command in the specific make and model of the multi-engine aeroplane used for training;
(v) undergo a skills test for the endorsement with a DFE I or II (A); and
(vi) have his or her logbook endorsed by the DFE with the words: "Authorised to give instruction for multi-engine class ratings".
(g) For the Single-Engine Turbo-Propeller Class Rating Instructor endorsement, the instructor must—
(i) have accumulated at least 1 00 hours of instruction in an aeroplane or FSTD;
(ii) have accumulated at least 50 hours of flight time as PIC of a single-engine turbo-propeller aeroplane;
(iii) show evidence of having completed a course at an approved ATO as described in Appendix 13.3 of SA CATS 61, or an equivalent course acceptable to the Director;
(iv) have passed the Turbo-propeller/Turbojet endorsement examination, have completed the high performance aircraft theory requirements or be the holder of an ATPL(A);
(v) undergo a skills test for the endorsement with a DFE I or II (A); and
(vi) have his or her logbook endorsed by the DFE with the words: "Authorised to give instruction for single-engine turbo-propeller class ratings.
(h) For the type rating instructor endorsement, the operator offering the type rating training must apply in writing to the Director motivating the reason for requiring the Grade Ill instructor and how he or she will be supervised. The instructor must—
(i) have accumulated at least 100 hours of instruction in an aeroplane or FSTD;
(ii) be rated as PIC on the type if required to instruct on an aeroplane;
(iii) show evidence of having completed a course of instruction, acceptable to the Director, at an approved ATO on the specific type;
(iv) have passed the Turbo-propeller/Turbojet endorsement examination;
(v) have completed the high performance aircraft theory requirements or be the holder of an ATPL(A);
(vi) undergo a skills test for the endorsement with a DFE I or II (A) in the case of instructing on an aeroplane, or have a written authorization in the case of instructing on a FSTD; and
(vii) have his or her logbook endorsed by the DFE with the words: "Authorised to give instruction for the (type by name) type rating.