Requirements for a tug pilot rating 61.20.1 (1) An applicant for a tug pilot rating must— (a) hold at least a valid PPL(A) with a minimum of 60 hours as PIC of aeroplanes; (b) hold the appropriate endorsement for an aircraft within a class rating or type rating for the aeroplane; (c) have acquired suitable experience that includes completion of at least 10 tug operations (that includes towing different weight class gliders, exposure to glider pilot aerotow training manoeuvres, aerotow upset training and aerotow emergencies) under the supervision of an appropriately rated Grade I or Grade II flight instructor, or by the holder of a tug pilot rating designated for such purpose in writing by the Director; and (d) have demonstrated to an appropriately rated Grade I or Grade II flight instructor or the holder of a tug pilot rating designated for such purpose in writing by the Director, the proficiency to act as PIC of a tug aeroplane whilst having a glider in tow. (2) The Grade 1 or Grade II flight instructor who oversees the skills test must endorse the pilot’s logbook and submit notification of the endorsement to the Authority on the appropriate prescribed form. (Editorial Note: Wording as per original Government Gazette.) | 
