Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 62 : National Pilot LicensingSubpart 14 : Requirements for the Issue of a Part 96 Authorisation62.14.1 General |
| (1) |
| (a) | Part 96 regulates the commercial operation of non-type certificated aircraft. |
| (b) | Non-type certificated aircraft, issued with an authority to fly in terms of Part 24 do not meet ICAO standards and, therefore, may only be operated within the borders of the Republic, unless specifically authorised by the responsible authority for the foreign airspace. |
| (2) |
| (a) | As non-type certificated aircraft may not be operated in international commercial air transport, ICAO requirements in respect of pilot licensing do not apply. |
| (b) | National authorities may regulate such operations for domestic operations. |
| (3) | In accordance with paragraphs (1) and (2) above, the Director or the body designated for the purpose as the case may be, may authorise the holder of a valid appropriate private or national pilot licence to conduct commercial operations with non-type certificated aircraft in terms of Part 96 and this Part on conditions prescribed by the Director. |
| (4) | The requirements for a Part 96 authorisation as applicable to the aircraft types which may be operated by a pilot licensed in terms of Part 62 are set out in this Subpart: Provided that this Subpart shall not apply to operations of paragliders, hang-gliders, or the powered versions thereof. |