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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 19 : Post Maintenance Test Flight Rating

61.19.1 Requirements for issue of rating

 

(1) An applicant for a Class II test pilot rating shall—
(a) be the holder of a valid PPL or higher grade licence;
(b) have completed not less than 500 hours' flight time of which not less that 300 hours were as PIC;
(c) be the holder of the appropriate aircraft category rating;
(d) be the holder of the appropriate aircraft class rating; and
(e) satisfy the Director that he has adequate knowledge of test flying techniques.

 

(2) An applicant for a Class I test pilot rating shall—
(a) be the holder of a valid PPL or higher grade licence;
(b) have completed not less than 1000 hours' flight time of which not less that 700 hours were as PIC;
(c) be the holder of the appropriate aircraft category rating;
(d) be the holder of the appropriate aircraft class rating; and
(e) satisfy the Director that he has successfully completed a recognised test pilot course.