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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 21 : Tow Rating

61.21.1 Requirements for a Tow Rating (Aeroplane)

 

(1) An applicant for a tow rating must—
(a) hold at least a valid PPL (Aeroplane);
(b) hold the appropriate endorsement for an aircraft within a class rating or type rating for the aeroplane;
(c) have acquired suitable experience that includes at least completion of 10 tow operations under the supervision of an appropriately rated Grade I or Grade II flight instructor, or by the holder of a tow rating designated for such purpose in writing by the Director; and
(d) have demonstrated to an appropriately rated Grade I or Grade II flight instructor or the holder of a tow rating designated for such purpose in writing by the Director, the ability to act as PIC of an aeroplane while having a banner in tow.

 

(2) The Grade 1 or Grade II flight instructor who oversees the skills test must endorse the pilot's logbook and submit notification of the endorsement to the Director in the appropriate prescribed form.