Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 69 : Free Balloon Pilot Licence

Subpart 1 : General

69.01.8 Recognition and validation of pilot licences and ratings by an approving authority of a Contracting State
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(1)The Director or the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of Part 149, as the case may be, may recognise through validation pilot licences and ratings issued by or on behalf of an appropriate authority of a Contracting State where the standard of such foreign licences or ratings is deemed to be equivalent to, or higher than, the South African qualification being sought as listed in Document SA-CATS 69, and on the  basis of competence by the holder.

 

(2)

(a)Validation of such foreign licences shall apply for flights in South African aircraft, for a limited period, not exceeding one year.
(b)Purposes for which a certificate of validation may be issued include:
(i)to exercise the privileges of a free balloon pilot licence in a South African registered aircraft;
(ii)to conduct demonstration flights in a South African registered aircraft;
(iii)to conduct endorsement training of South African flight crew; or
(iv)to participate in sporting or competition events, organised by or under the auspices of sections of the recognised national aero sport body.
(c)The privileges of the validated foreign licence may not be exercised in commercial air transport operations.

 

(3)The Director or the organisation designated for the purpose in terms of Part 149, as the case may be, may deem it necessary for an applicant for a validation to undergo additional theoretical or practical assessments to ensure compatibility with the relevant South African licensing standards.