4.10.4 State the requirements for a pilot-in-command to hold a type rating on the type of aircraft being flown. CAR 61  [vfr_Rule p1=”61.5(d)”]

A pilot of an aircraft operating in New Zealand must hold a current aircraft type rating for that aircraft.

A foreign pilot may use a type rating that is attached to a foreign pilot license if it is specified in a validation permit 

A student pilot is not required to hold a pilot licence or type rating.

A pilot of a balloon, glider, microlight is not required to hold a pilot licence or rating if the pilot meets the requirements under Parts 103, 104, or 106 and is not operating for hire or reward

A current Category A flight instructor rating is not required to hold an aircraft type rating for a single engine aeroplanes if they hold a type rating for an aeroplane of similar configuration. 

A pilot of an aircraft is not required to hold an aircraft type rating when acting as a test pilot.

4.10.2 State the requirements for holding a pilot’s licence. CAR 61  [vfr_Rule p1=”61.5″]

New Zealand registered aircraft operating inside New Zealand

• Current New Zealand Pilot Licence; or
• Current Australian Pilot Licence if the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 applies to the licence; or
• Current Foreign pilot license authority and a validation permit.

New Zealand registered aircraft operating outside New Zealand

• Current New Zealand Pilot Licence; or
• Current Pilots’s Licence for country in which the aircraft is operated in
• Current Foreign pilot license authority and a validation permit.
• Current Australian Pilot Licence if the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 applies to the licence; or

4.2.12 Describe the responsibilities of a licence holder with respect to safety offences, as laid down in CA Act 1990 Part 5 Section 43 and 44. [vfr_Rule p1=”43″] [vfr_Rule p1=”43A”]  [vfr_Rule p1=”44″]  [vfr_Rule p1=”44A”]

A licence holder commits an offence who.

1. Operates an aircraft in careless manner – Up to $7000 fine for an individual
2. Causes or permits actions causing unnecessary danger related to an Aircraft, aeronautical product, or aviation related service – Up to $10,000 fine 12 months imprisonment for an individual
3. Fails to comply with inspection or monitoring request.

4.2.10 Describe the responsibilities of a licence holder with respect to the surrender of a medical certificate as laid down in CA Act 1990 Part 2A Section 27I.para.9 [vfr_Rule p1=”27I”]

• A person who has had his or her medical certificate revoked, withdrawn, or suspended or who is disqualified from holding the medical certificate for a specified period must surrender the medical certificate to the Director,

4.2.8 Describe the responsibilities of a licence holder with respect to changes in their medical condition, as laid down in CA Act 1990 Part  2A Section 27C. [vfr_Rule p1=”27C”]

Responsibilities of a licence holder

If a licence holder is aware of, or has reasonable grounds to suspect, any change in his or her medical condition or the existence of any previously undetected medical condition that may interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges to which his or her medical certificate relates, the licence holder

• Must advise the Director of the change as soon as practicable; and
• May not exercise the privileges to which the licence holders medical certificate relates.

Responsibilities of a medical practitioner

If a medical practitioner has reasonable grounds to believe that a person is a licence holder and is aware, or has reasonable grounds to suspect, that the licence holder has a medical condition that may interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges
to which the licence holder’s medical certificate relates, the medical practitioner must, as soon as practicable,

• advise the Director of the condition and inform the licence holder that the Director will be advised of the condition

 

4.2.6 Describe the duties of the pilot-in-command, as laid down in CA Act 1990 S13 and13A.  [vfr_Rule p1=”13″]   [vfr_Rule p1=”13A”]

Duties of the pilot-in-command,  CA Act 1990

• responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft in flight, the safety and well-being of all passengers and crew, and the safety of cargo carried.
• have final authority to control the aircraft while in command and for the maintenance of discipline by all persons on board.
• subject to section 13A, be responsible for compliance with all relevant requirements of this Act and regulations and rules.

4.2.4 Describe the criteria for the fit and proper person test, as laid down in CA Act 1990

S10. [vfr_Rule p1=”10″]

Considerations for the fit and proper person test – CA Act 1990

• Compliance history with transport safety .
• Experience (if any) within the transport industry.
• Knowledge of the applicable civil aviation system regulatory requirements:
• Any history of physical or mental health or serious behavioural problems.
• Any convictions for transport safety offence.
• The Director may seek and receive and consider information (including medical reports) obtained from any source for the purpose of determining whether or not a person is a fit and proper person.

4.2.2 Describe the requirements to hold an aviation document, as laid down in CA Act 1990

S7. [vfr_Rule p1=”7″]

An aviation document is required to be held by most persons and organisations involved with aviation related activity’s

Specifically, the following are required to hold an aviation document

New Zealand registered aircraft:
Aircraft pilots:
Flight crew members:
Air traffic service personnel:
Aviation security service personnel:
Aircraft maintenance personnel:
Air services:
Air traffic services:
Aerodromes and aerodrome operators:
Navigation installation providers:
Aviation training organisations:
Aircraft design, manufacture, and maintenance organisations:
Aeronautical procedures:
Aviation security services:
Aviation meteorological services:
Aviation communications services:
Aviation examiner or medical examiner

1. Applying for your Medical

•  You will need a Class 2 Medical certificate or the Land Transport (Driver Licensing) DL9 certificate
• For the Class 2 Medical you will need to make an appointment with a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner 
• On the CAA website is a list of Medical Examiners; www.aviation.govt.nz/licensing and certification
• The medical examiner will send you a health questionnaire , which you need to complete and return
• Payment
• DL9 certificates can be done at your local GP practice
•     Your Class 2 Medical will be valid 

 – for 60 months / 5 years if you are under 40 

 – for 24 months / 2 years if you are over 40

•  DL9 must be current within 5 yrs if you are under 40 and 2 years if over 40

2. Booking your Theory Exams

• Once you feel you have reached a good standard with your theory revision and done some practice exam questions and / or flashcards then you can book the actual exam
• Go on to ASPEQ website at caanz.aspeqexams.com/home and register / login as required
• You will then be able to book the venue you require and then a date and session time
• All the rules and regulations applying to the exams will need to be read (available on this website)
• Don’t forget to make payment 
•  The day and evening before the exam – try to relax and be confident in yourself and don’t panic

3. Applying for your PPL

• Now you have achieved a pass in your Flight Test – you need to apply for the actual PPL licence
• The Application Form can be downloaded and printed from the CAA website

You will need to provide;

• Name and ID
• a completed Fit and Proper Person Questionnaire (form CAA 24FPP
• English Language Proficiency Assessment Credit – see CAA website for details
• address for service – ie Physical Address as per CAA ACT
• Completed Flight Test Report
• Valid Written Examination Credits including KDR reports (knowledge deficit report)
• Consent to Disclosure which authorises the Director of Civil Aviation or delegate to access details of your knowledge and compliance with Transport Safety regulatory requirements
• Proof of Payment