REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE

REQUIREMENTS FOR ISSUE

1. An applicant for the issue of a Pilot Certificate shall:

a.  hold a valid Student Pilot Certificate;

b.  sign a declaration to the effect that their health standard is equivalent to that required for the issue of a private motor vehicle driver's licence in Australia;

c.  have undergone flight and ground training in accordance with the Operations Manual and relevant CAO’s or a recognised course acceptable to the Operations Manager.

d.  in the case of a person holding a Private Pilot or higher licence or a GFA Glider Rating, meet the requirements of Section 2.12 of the Operations Manual; and

e.  have successfully passed theory and in-flight examinations in accordance with the requirements of the Operations Manual and relevant CAO’s, thus demonstrating to a CFI that they have reached the level of competency required for the issue of a Pilot Certificate.

AERONAUTICAL EXPERIENCE

2. Prior to undertaking a flight test for the issue of a Pilot Certificate an applicant shall:

a.  have completed a minimum of 20 hours flying experience in an recreational / light sport aeroplane which shall include a minimum of 5 hours as pilot in command (solo), or

b.  if having previous flying experience in sailplanes or aeroplanes other than recreational / light sport aeroplanes:

(1)   have in excess of 20 hours flying experience with a minimum of five hours pilot in command (solo),

(2)   undertake such a dual training in a two place recreational / light sport aeroplane as deemed necessary by a CFI; and

(3)   acquire a minimum of 5 hours flying experience flying an recreational / light sport aircraft which must include at least one hour solo; or

c.  if holding a current PPL or higher licence, have completed such dual training as is deemed necessary by a CFI and, in any case shall have not less than 5 hours flying experience in an recreational / light sport aircraft which shall include a minimum of one hour solo.

PRIVILEGES

4. A valid pilot certificate authorises the holder to act as pilot in command of an recreational / light sport aeroplane, of an aircraft type for which they hold a group endorsement (Section 2.05 refers). A pilot certificate holder may not fly as pilot in command of an recreational / light sport aeroplane:

a.  when an recreational / light sport aeroplane is flown a distance greater than 25 nautical miles from the point of take-off unless:

(1)   they hold a valid RA-Aus cross country endorsement; or

(2)   they are conducting flight training solo exercises under the direct supervision and control of a CFI.

b.  at or within 8 kilometres of a licensed aerodrome unless:

(1)   they have passed an RA-Aus Flight Rules and Procedures examination or an RA-Aus recognised equivalent examination.

11. An RA-Aus Radio Operator endorsement permits the holder to operate approved aeronautical frequency VHF radio equipment installed in or used in conjunction with an recreational / light sport aircraft.

(a)  RA-Aus Student Pilot Certificate holders undergoing training for the issue of an RA-Aus Radio Operator endorsement may use aeronautical frequency VHF radio equipment providing they operate the radio equipment under the supervision and control of an instructor who holds an RA-Aus Radio Operator endorsement.

(b)  The holder of an RA-Aus Radio Operator endorsement is at all times subject to the requirements of Civil Aviation Regulations, Civil Aviation Orders and Aeronautical Information Publications.

Applicants for the issue of a Cross Country endorsement shall meet the following minimum requirements:

a.  Have completed a minimum of 3 hours dual cross country navigation flight training and accumulated a minimum of 2 hours solo cross country navigation experience; and

b.  Reach the standard required as specified in Section 3.04, Syllabus of recreational / light sport Flight Training (18. Flight Planning and 19. Navigation); and

c.  Pass an RA-Aus Flight Rules and Procedures written examination or an equivalent exam recognised by the RA-Aus; and

d.  Pass a navigation flight test in a two seat recreational / light sport aircraft with a Pilot Examiner or a CFI. Pilots holding a Private Pilot Licence, or higher licence, or other equivalent pilot qualifications recognised by the RA-Aus are deemed to meet this requirement.

8. Applicants for the issue of a passenger endorsement shall meet the following minimum requirements:

a.  Be the holder of a valid an RA-Aus Pilot Certificate.

b.  Have accrued a minimum of 10 hours flight time as pilot in command of an aircraft.

c.  Have a minimum of 2 hours flight time as pilot in command of an approved two seat recreational / light sport; and

d.  Pass a flight test with a RA-Aus Examiner.

PASSENGER CARRIAGE LIMITATIONS

9. No Pilot Certificate holder shall carry passengers in an recreational / light sport aeroplane unless:

a.  they have a minimum of 5 hours experience as pilot in command on an aircraft of the same group (Section 2.04) as the aircraft which will be used for the carriage of passengers; and

b.  during the last 90 days they have carried out at least 3 take-offs and 3 landings while flying as pilot in command, or while flying as pilot under the supervision of an RA-Aus instructor, of an aircraft of a “similar” type as that to be used for the carriage of passengers; and

c.  they are medically fit and have signed a medical declaration that they meet a medical standard equivalent to that required for the issue of a private motor vehicle licence in Australia.