The holder of a class rating for weight-shift controlled microlight aeroplanes shall not act as PIC of a weight-shift controlled microlight aeroplane—
| (i) | has acted as PIC of a weight-shift controlled microlight aeroplane for a minimum of 5 hours in the 12 months immediately preceding the intended flight. Such minimum flight time may include flights undertaken by the pilot whilst receiving training appropriate to the type of weight-shift controlled microlight aeroplane; or |
| (ii) | has passed a skills test with an appropriately rated flying instructor within the three months immediately preceding the intended flight; and |
| (iii) | submitted an application for the renewal of the applicable category rating to the Director or the body designated for the purpose as the case may be; |
| (b) | if transporting a passenger, within the 90 days immediately preceding the flight on which such passenger is to be transported, executed not less than three take-offs and three landings in a weight-shift controlled microlight aeroplane. |
