4.12 Eligibility, Privileges and Limitations

4.12.2 Describe the allowance for a person who does not hold a current pilot licence to fly dual with a flying instructor. CAR Part 61

61.103 General

A person who does not hold a current pilot licence issued or validated under CAR Part 61 must not manipulate the controls of an aircraft unless they are:

• receiving dual flight instruction from an appropriately qualified flight instructor; or
• acting as pilot-in-command under rule 61.105.

For dual flight instruction to be permitted:

• the instructor must be appropriately qualified; and
• the instructor must occupy a pilot seat.

A person receiving dual flight instruction may log the flight time as dual flight time.

4.12.4 State the solo flight requirements on a person who does not hold a current pilot licence. CAR Part 61

61.105 Solo flight requirements

A person who does not hold a current pilot licence issued or validated under CAR Part 61 must not fly an aircraft solo unless all required conditions are met.

To fly solo, the person must:

• be at least 16 years of age;

• hold either:

  • at least a current Class 2 medical certificate issued by the Director; or