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

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 68 : Glider Pilot Licence

Subpart 3 : Requirements for the Issue of a Glider Pilot Licence

68.03.6 Ratings for special purposes for a glider pilot licence
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(1)The ratings for special purposes associated with a glider pilot licence are—
(a)aerotug launch rating
(b)winch launch rating;
(c)auto tug;
(d)glider instructor rating—
(i)Assistant Glider Instructor rating; and
(ii)Glider Instructor rating.

 

(2)

(a)The holder of glider pilot licence may be issued with an aerotug launch rating if—
(i)the pilot has completed both the theoretical knowledge examinations and skills test, referred to in regulations 68.02.4 and 68.02.5, specific to the aerotug launch method; and
(ii)a minimum of 40 flights, including 20 solo flights and 10 aerotug launches, have been completed.
(b)The holder of an aerotug launch rating may act as pilot of a glider being launched by the aerotug method.

 

(3)

(a)The holder of glider pilot licence may be issued with a winch launch rating if—
(i)the pilot has completed both the theoretical knowledge examinations and skills test, referred to in regulations 68.02.4 and 68.02.5, specific to the winch launch method; and
(ii)a minimum of 40 flights, including 20 solo flights and 10 winch launches, have been completed.
(b)The holder of a winch launch rating may act as pilot of a glider being launched by the winch launch method.

 

(4)

(a)The holder of glider pilot licence may be issued with a auto tug launch rating endorsement if—
(i)the pilot has completed both the theoretical knowledge examinations and skills test, referred to in regulations 68.02.4 and 68.02.5, specific to the auto tug launch method; and
(ii)a minimum of 40 flights, including 20 solo flights and 10 auto tug launches, have been completed.
(b)The holder of a auto tug launch rating may act as pilot of a glider being launched by the auto tug launch method.