| (1) |
No person shall operate a non-type certificated aircraft unless— |
| (a) |
in the case of aircraft classified in the paragraphs (a) to (g) of subregulation 24.01.1(2) for such aircraft an authority to fly or proving flight authority has been issued in terms of these regulations; |
| (b) |
the aircraft is in an airworthy condition; and |
| (c) |
the PIC is the holder of a valid pilot licence with the appropriate rating for the particular category and type of non-type certificated aircraft. |
| (2) |
In the case of a foreign-registered non-type certificated aircraft, prior written permission by the Director is required before such aircraft may enter the Republic. |
| (3) |
A permission referred to in subregulation (2) shall normally be granted only— |
| (a) |
for a limited period of time; |
| (b) |
for the purpose of participation in international events within the Republic, for record-breaking purposes or demonstration flights, or at the discretion of the Director if an acceptable level of safety can be shown and public safety is not jeopardized; |
| (c) |
proof is submitted that an authority to fly or similar certificate for an aircraft was issued by an appropriate authority or an organisation approved for the purpose by such appropriate authority; and |
| (d) |
if an aircraft has been inspected by a licensed AME or AMO or an approved person with the relevant rating or approval, or by any other person approved for such purpose by the Director, as soon as possible after its arrival in the Republic, and an inspection report has been submitted to the Director. |
[Regulation 94.01.2(3) substituted by section 11(a) of the Thirty-Third Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2026, Notice No. 7844, GG55226, dated 21 August 2026 and shall come into operation upon Publication in the Government Gazette, save for Part 92, which shall come into operation upon the Proclamation by the President of the Civil Aviation Amendment Act, 2021 (Act No. 22 of 2021]
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