General 62.06.1 (1) For the holder of a national pilot licence to be issued with a category rating for gyroplanes and a first class rating and first type rating by name for gyroplanes, he or she shall— (a) hold at least a valid restricted certificate of proficiency (aeronautical); (b) have acquired the experience referred to in regulation 62.06.2; (c) have successfully completed the training referred to in regulation 62.06.3; (d) have passed the theoretical knowledge examination referred to in regulation 62.06.4; and (e) have passed the skill test referred to in regulation 62.06.5. (2) An applicant for an additional type rating by name in the category gyroplanes shall— (a) be the holder of a valid national pilot licence endorsed for the category gyroplane; (b) have successfully completed the appropriate training referred to in regulation 62.06.3; (c) have passed the theoretical knowledge examination referred to in regulation 62.06.4; and (d) have passed the skills test referred to in regulation 62.06.5 in the type of gyroplane for which the additional type rating is sought. (3) An applicant for an additional class rating in the category gyroplanes shall meet the requirements for a gyroplane type rating by name in the class for which the rating is sought. Application 62.06.7 An application for the issuing of a type rating by name in the category gyroplanes 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 prescribed form; and (b) be accompanied by— (i) a certified true copy of the applicant’s national pilot licence; (ii) certified proof that the requirements prescribed in regulation 62.06.1 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 shall not exceed the fees prescribed in part 187. Issuing of gyroplane type rating 62.06.8 (1) The Director, or the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of part 149, as the case may be, shall issue a gyroplane type rating by name if the applicant complies with the requirements referred to in regulation 62.06.7. (2) A gyroplane type rating by name shall be issued in the prescribed format. Period of validity 62.06.9 A gyroplane type rating by name shall be valid for as long as the national pilot licence itself remains valid, with the proviso that the privileges of the type rating shall not be exercised by the holder thereof unless he or she complies with the provisions of regulation 62.06.11. |