Pilot Certificates

Novice Pilot Certificate

Requirements for Application or Renewal

An applicant must:

• be at least 16 years of age;
• meet the Medical Fitness requirements;
• meet the Fit and Proper requirements.

There is:

• no minimum flight time required; and
• no flight test required.

Privileges and Limitations

A Novice Pilot Certificate allows the holder to fly a microlight as pilot-in-command under the supervision of an Instructor for the purpose of gaining experience or regaining a higher certificate.

A Novice Pilot:

• must not carry passengers;
• must have all flights approved by a RAANZ Instructor;
• is not PIC during dual flights — the Instructor is PIC;
• must meet the required solo standards before first solo;
• requires a dual check at least every 90 days to continue solo flying;
• may operate under Remote Supervision where the required conditions are met.

The certificate is valid for a maximum of 1 year.

Key point

Novice = supervised flying, no passengers, 90-day dual check, 1-year certificate.

Intermediate Pilot Certificate

Requirements for Application or Renewal

An applicant must: