Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 61 : Pilot LicensingSubpart 18 : Flight Simulation Training Device Instructor Authorisation61.18.1 Requirements for Flight Simulation Training Device Instructor authorisation |
| (1) | A Grade I and Grade II Flight Instructor who is currently authorised to provide instruction on an FSTD at an approved ATO, in terms of and listed in the ATO's manual of procedures, may continue to do so under the supervision of the Chief Instructor of the ATO. |
| (2) | An ATO wishing to appoint a new Grade I or Grade II Flight Instructor to provide instruction on a FSTD, must provide details of a training course which includes the operation of the FSTD and the number of training sessions (dependent on the sophistication of the FSTD) to be given by the new applicant under the supervision of an existing FSTD instructor; thereafter apply to add the Flight Instructor to the A TO's MOP and comply with the requirements of subregulation (1) for existing instructors. |
| (3) | In the case of a Grade III Flight Instructor, the Chief Instructor of the ATO must apply to the Director for approval for the Grade Ill instructor to carry out instruction on a FSTD at that particular ATO and under the supervision of the Chief Instructor, stating how the supervision will be carried out, and thereafter comply with the requirements of subregulation (2). |
| (4) | In addition to the requirement specified in subregulation (3), a Grade III instructor at general aviation flight schools must be given guidance on providing the instruction required for the 5 hours of FSTD training permitted towards the PPL. |
| (5) | In the case of personnel utilised for training on a FSTD who no longer hold a valid licence and Flight Instructor rating, the same procedures and requirements apply as for a Grade III Flight Instructor as in subregulation (3). |