General 62.04.1 For an applicant for, or the holder of, a national pilot licence to be issued with an initial type rating by name for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes, he or she shall— (a) hold at least a valid restricted certificate of proficiency in radiotelephony (aeronautical); (b) have acquired the experience referred to in regulation 62.04.2; (c) have successfully completed the training referred to in regulation 62.04.3; (d) have passed the theoretical knowledge examination referred to in regulation 62.04.4; and (e) have successfully passed the skill test referred to in regulation 62.04.5. Application 62.04.7 (1) An application for the issuing of a category, class or type rating for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes shall— (a) be made to the Director or to the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of part 149, as the case may be, on the appropriate form as prescribed by the Director; and (b) be accompanied by— (i) a valid licence reference number or a valid application for the issue of such licence; (ii) certified proof that the requirements prescribed in regulation 62.04.1 have been complied with; and (iii) the appropriate fee as prescribed in terms of part 187 or by the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of part 149, as the case may be, provided that the fees set by the latter may not exceed those prescribed in part 187. (2) An applicant for the issue of an additional type rating by name for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes shall— (a) undergo a proficiency test with a Grade C, B or A-instructor with the appropriate type or class rating wherein a high standard of vital action drill shall be required; (Editorial Note: Wording as per original Government Gazette.) (b) with the examiner at the dual controls or under direct supervision in the case of a single-seater aeroplane, perform at least 3 take-offs and 3 landings and any other exercise considered necessary; and (c) pass the technical examinations as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 62. Issuing of a category, class or type rating by name 62.04.8 (1) The Director, or the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of part 149, as the case may be, shall issue a class rating or type rating by name for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes if the applicant complies with the requirements referred to in regulation 62.04.7. (2) A class rating or type rating by name for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes shall be issued in the prescribed format. (3) An applicant for the issuing of an open class rating for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes shall have completed not less than 200 hours flight time as a pilot of a conventionally controlled microlight aeroplane, and hold at least five type ratings by name for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes. Period of validity 62.04.9 A class rating or type rating by name for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes shall be valid for as long as the national pilot licence itself remains valid, with the proviso that the privileges of the class rating or type rating shall not be exercised by the holder thereof unless he or she complies with the provisions of regulation 62.04.11. | 
