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

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 69 : Free Balloon Pilot Licence

Subpart 2 : Requirements for the Issue of a Free Balloon Pilot Licence

69.02.11 Ratings for special purposes for a free balloon pilot licence

 

(1) The class ratings by name for special purposes associated with free balloon pilots are:
(a) Class 1 - For balloons up to 120,000 ft3
(b) Class 2 - For balloons of 120,001 ft3 and up to 240,000 ft3
(c) Class 3 - For balloons of 240,001 ft3 and up to 360,000 ft3
(d) Class 4 - For balloons of 360,001 ft3 and more.

 

(2) An applicant for the issue of a class rating by name for free balloons shall—
(a) undergo a proficiency test with a licensed balloon pilot, approved for such supervision by an organisation designated by the Director or body designated for the purpose as the case may be, with the appropriate class rating wherein a high standard of vital action drill shall be required;
(b) under direct supervision of a licensed balloon pilot, approved for such supervision by an organisation designated by the Director or body designated for the purpose as the case may be, in the case of a single person balloon, perform at least 3 take-offs and 3 landings which may be done in one flight;
(c) perform any other exercise considered necessary;and
(c) the take-offs and landings referred to in (b);
(d) pass the technical examinations as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 69.