General 62.07.1 (1) (a) A hang-glider rating may be issued in four classes— (i) Novice; (ii) Class A; (iii) Class B; (iv) Class C. (b) The classes of the hang-glider rating, referred to in paragraph (a) may be issued with the tandem add-on rating and the rating and endorsements prescribed in Document SA-CATS 62. (2) For the holder of a national pilot licence to be issued with a category rating and the Novice Class rating for hang-gliders he or she shall— (a) have acquired the applicable experience referred to in regulation 62.07.2; (b) have successfully completed the applicable training referred to in regulation 62.07.3; (c) have passed the applicable theoretical knowledge examination referred to in regulation 62.07.4; and (d) have passed the applicable skill test referred to in regulation 62.07.5. (3) The requirements for the upgrading from Novice to Class A, from Class A to Class B, and from Class B to Class C, are those prescribed in this subpart for the issue of the relevant ratings. Application for hang-glider class or add-on rating 62.07.6 (1) An application for the issuing of a hang-glider class or add-on rating shall— (a) be made to the Director or the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of part 149, as the case may be, on the appropriate prescribed form; (b) be accompanied by— (i) certified summary of the applicant’s pilot logbook; (ii) application for, or certified copy of the applicant’s national pilot licence; (iii) a valid medical fitness certificate as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 62; (iv) the completed training proficiency card as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 62; (v) original or certified proof that the applicant has passed the theoretical knowledge examination referred to in regulation 62.07.3; (vi) original or certified proof that the applicant has passed the skills test referred to in regulation 62.07.5; (vii) the appropriate fee as prescribed in part 187; and (viii) any additional information that may be requested by the Director or the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of part 149, as the case may be. (2) An applicant for the Class B hang-glider rating shall have been the holder of a Class A rating for at least three months. (3) An applicant for the Class C hang-glider rating shall have been the holder of a Class B rating for at least six months. (4) An applicant for the tandem rating shall be the holder of a valid Class C hang-glider rating. Issuing of hang-glider class or add-on rating 62.07.7 The Director or the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of part 149, as the case may be, shall endorse the applicant’s national pilot licence with the appropriate hang-glider class or add-on rating, if the applicant complies with the requirements prescribed in regulation 62.07.6. Period of validity 62.07.8 A hang-glider class or add-on rating shall be valid for an indefinite period, provided its holder is the holder of a valid national pilot licence and maintains competency as prescribed in regulation 62.07.10. | 
