Requirements: 61.02.1 An applicant for a SPL shall— (a) be 15 years or older Note: The holder of a valid SPL may only fly solo at the age of 16 or more; Note also: The holder of National Pilots Learners Certificate ( re Microlights) must be 16 years or older; (b) hold a valid medical certificate issued in terms of Part 67; (c) be registered with an approved aviation training organisation for training towards a PPL. Application for a SPL: 61.02.2 The application for a SPL must be made to the Director on the appropriate prescribed form, and must be accompanied by— (a) an original or certified proof of the identity of the applicant; (b) proof of the age of the applicant; (c) a valid medical certificate issued in terms of Part 67; (d) the appropriate aircraft by name on which training will be conducted, provided that in the case of helicopters, that the student pilot will be restricted to two types of aircraft; (e) two recent passport-size photographs of the applicant; and (f) the appropriate fee as prescribed in Part 187. Issuing of a SPL: 61.02.3 (1) The Director shall issue a SPL in the appropriate prescribed form, as by the Director, if the applicant complies with the requirements referred to in regulation 61.02.2. (2) Upon receipt of the SPL, the holder must immediately affix his or her signature thereon in ink in the space provided for such purpose. Validity of a SPL: 61.02.4 (1) A SPL is valid for a period of 2 years from the date of issue, provided the annual currency fees are paid. (2) The holder of a valid SPL may not exercise the privileges of that licence unless he or she— (a) is in possession of a valid medical certificate, issued to him or her in terms of Part 67; and (b) has submitted a copy of the medical certificate to the licensing authority, as required in regulation 61.01.6 (6), in the event that the aviation medical examiner is unable to submit electronic data to the Director. | 
