| (1) | The class ratings by name for special purposes associated with free balloon pilots are: |
| (a) | Class 1 - For balloons up to 120,000 ft3; |
| (b) | Class 2 - For balloons of 120,001 ft3 and up to 240,000 ft3; |
| (c) | Class 3 - For balloons of 240,001 ft3 and up to 360,000 ft3; and |
| (d) | Class 4 - For balloons of 360,001 ft3 and more. |
[Regulation 69.02.11(1)(c) substituted by regulation 19(c) of Notice No. R.1503, GG45491, dated 15 November 2021 (Twenty-First Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2021)]
| (2) | An applicant for the issuing of a class rating for free balloons shall— |
| (a) | undergo a proficiency test with a licensed balloon pilot, approved for such supervision by an organisation designated by the Director or body designated for the purpose as the case may be, with the appropriate class rating wherein a high standard of vital action drill shall be required; |
| (b) | under direct supervision of a licensed balloon pilot, approved for such supervision by an organisation designated by the Director or body designated for the purpose as the case may be, in the case of a single person balloon, perform at least 3 take-offs and 3 landings which may be done in one flight; |
| (c) | perform any other exercise considered necessary; and |
| (d) | pass the technical examinations as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 69. |
[Regulation 69.02.11(2) substituted by regulation 19(d) of Notice No. R.1503, GG45491, dated 15 November 2021 (Twenty-First Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2021)]
