Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 94 : Operation of Non-Type Certificated AircraftSubpart 1 : General Provisions94.01.2 Authority to fly |
| (1) | No person shall operate a non-type certificated aircraft unless— |
| (a) | in the case of aircraft classified in the paragraphs (a) to (g) of subregulation 24.01.1(2) for such aircraft an authority to fly or proving flight authority has been issued in terms of these regulations; |
| (b) | the aircraft is in an airworthy condition; and |
| (c) | the PIC is the holder of a valid pilot licence with the appropriate rating for the particular category and type of non-type certificated aircraft. |
| (2) | In the case of a foreign-registered non-type certificated aircraft, prior written permission by the Director is required before such aircraft may enter the Republic. |
| (3) | The permission referred to in subregulation (2) shall normally be granted only— |
| (a) | for a limited period of time; |
| (b) | for the purpose of participation in international events within the Republic, for recordbreaking purposes or demonstration flights, or at the discretion of the Director if an acceptable level of safety can be shown and public safety is not jeopardized; |
| (c) | proof is submitted that for the aircraft an authority to fly or similar certificate was issued by the foreign civil aviation authority or an organisation designated for the purpose by such authority; and |
| (d) | if the aircraft is made available for inspection by a licensed AME or AMO or an Approved Person with the relevant rating or approval, or by any other person designated for the purpose by the Director, as soon as possible after its arrival in the Republic, and an inspection report has been submitted to the Director. |