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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 18 : Flight Simulation Training Device Instructor Authorisation

61.18.3 Skills test for FSTD Instructor Authorisation

 

(1) An applicant for an FSTD Instructor Authorisation must have passed the skills test that demonstrate the ability to perform as an FSTD Instructor the procedures and manoeuvres, as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61, with a degree of competency appropriate to the privileges to be granted to the holder of the FSTD Instructor Authorisation.

 

(2) The skills test must be conducted–
(a) by a DFE, who must be the holder of the appropriate type rating, if the authorisation is sought for a type rating; or
(b) in other cases, by a Grade I or a Grade II flight instructor with the appropriate ratings and endorsements as a flight instructor, or by a person authorised in writing for the purpose by the Director.

 

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

 

(4) The skills test must be conducted in an appropriate FSTD.

 

(5) If the applicant complies with the prescribed requirements, the examiner must—
(a) sign the appropriate page of the authorisation of such holder;
(b) endorse the logbook of such holder; and
(c) complete the appropriate prescribed form and submit the form to the Director.