The Air Navigation Order 2009 (revoked)

PART A U.K. Flight crew licences

SECTION 1 U.K. United Kingdom Licences

SUB-SECTION 1 U.K. Aeroplane pilots

Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) U.K.

Minimum age – 17 years

F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the holder of a Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) is entitled to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aeroplane of any of the types or classes specified or otherwise falling within an aircraft rating included in the licence.

(2) The holder may not—

(a) fly such an aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transport, public transport or aerial work except in accordance with paragraph (3);

(b) receive any remuneration for services as a pilot on a flight except in accordance with paragraph (4);

(c) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplane) or an instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes), fly as pilot in command of such an aeroplane—

(i) on a flight outside controlled airspace if the flight visibility is less than three km;

(ii) on a special VFR flight in a control zone in a flight visibility of less than 10 km except on a route or in an aerodrome traffic zone notified for the purpose of this sub-paragraph; or

(iii) out of sight of the surface;

(d) unless the licence includes a night rating (aeroplanes) or a night qualification (aeroplane) fly as pilot in command of such an aeroplane at night;

(e) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplane), fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of such an aeroplane flying in Class A, B or C airspace in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules;

(f) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplane) or an instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes), fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of such an aeroplane flying in Class D or E airspace in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules; or

(g) fly as pilot in command of such an aeroplane carrying passengers unless—

(i) within the preceding 90 days the holder has made at least three take-offs and three landings as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aeroplane of the same type or class; and

(ii) if such a flight is to be carried out at night and the licence does not include an instrument rating (aeroplane), at least one of those take-offs and landings has been at night.

(3) (a) The holder may fly such an aeroplane for the purpose of aerial work which consists of instruction or testing in a club environment provided that, in the case of instruction, the licence includes a flying instructor's rating, class rating instructor rating, flight instructor rating or an assistant flying instructor's rating.

(b) The holder may fly such an aeroplane for the purpose of aerial work which consists of—

(i) towing a glider in flight; or

(ii) a flight for the purpose of dropping of persons by parachute,

in either case in an aeroplane owned, or operated under arrangements entered into, by a flying club of which the holder of the licence and any person carried in the aircraft or in any glider towed by the aircraft are members.

(4) The holder may receive remuneration for services as a pilot on a flight if—

(a) the licence includes a flying instructor's rating, a flight instructor rating or an assistant flying instructor's rating which entitles the holder to give instruction in flying [F2 aeroplanes,] microlight aeroplanes or SLMGs; and

(b) the remuneration is for the giving of such instruction or the conducting of such flying tests as are specified in sub-paragraph (3)(a) in [F3 an aeroplane,] a microlight aeroplane or a SLMG.

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Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(1) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 41(a)(i)

F2 Word in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(1) inserted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 41(a)(ii)

F3 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(1) inserted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 41(a)(iii)

F4 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(1) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 41(b)

Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) U.K.

Minimum age – 18 years

F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

(1) The holder of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) is entitled to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) which includes an instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes) and a night rating (aeroplanes) or night qualification (aeroplane).

(2) The holder is entitled to fly as pilot in command of an aeroplane—

(a) on a special VFR flight notwithstanding that the flight visibility is less than three km;

(b) when the aeroplane is taking off from or landing at any place notwithstanding that the flight visibility below cloud is less than 1800 metres.

(3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (8), the holder is entitled to fly as pilot in command of an aeroplane of a type or class on which the holder is so qualified and which is specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the aeroplane is flying on a flight for any purpose whatsoever.

(4) The holder may not—

(a) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplane), fly such an aeroplane on any scheduled journey;

(b) fly as pilot in command of an aeroplane carrying passengers unless the holder has carried out at least three take-offs and three landings as pilot flying in an aeroplane of the same type or class or in a flight simulator, approved for the purpose, of the aeroplane type or class to be used, in the preceding 90 days;

(c) as co-pilot serve at the flying controls in an aeroplane carrying passengers during take-off and landing unless the holder has served as a pilot at the controls during take-off and landing in an aeroplane of the same type or class or in a flight simulator, approved for the purpose, of the aeroplane type or class to be used, in the preceding 90 days;

(d) if the licence does not include an instrument rating (aeroplane), fly as pilot in command of an aeroplane carrying passengers at night unless during the previous 90 days at least one of the take-offs and landings required by sub-paragraph (b) has been at night;

(e) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplane), fly any such aeroplane which has a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 2300kg on any flight for the purpose of commercial air transport or public transport, except a flight beginning and ending at the same aerodrome and not extending beyond 25 nautical miles from that aerodrome;

(f) fly such an aeroplane on a flight for the purpose of commercial air transport or public transport unless it is certificated for single pilot operation;

(g) fly such an aeroplane on any flight for the purpose of commercial air transport or public transport after attaining the age of 60 years unless the aeroplane is fitted with dual controls and carries a second pilot who has not attained the age of 60 years and who holds an appropriate licence under this Order entitling the second pilot to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of that aeroplane; or

(h) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplane), fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of such an aeroplane flying in Class A, B or C airspace in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules.

(5) Subject to paragraph (6), the holder is entitled to fly as pilot in command of an aeroplane of a type or class specified in an instructor's rating included in the licence on a flight for the purpose of aerial work which consists of instruction or testing in a club environment.

[F6 (6) The holder may exercise the privileges specified in paragraph (5) only in an aeroplane which the holder is entitled to fly as pilot in command under the privileges set out in paragraph (1) or (2) of these privileges.]

(7) Subject to paragraph (8) the holder is entitled to fly as co-pilot of any aeroplane of a type specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the aeroplane is flying on a flight for any purpose whatsoever.

(8) The holder must not at any time after attaining the age of 65 years act as pilot in command or co-pilot of any aeroplane on a flight for the purpose of commercial air transport or public transport.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(1) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 41(c)

F6 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A s. 1(1) substituted (10.1.2015) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3302), arts. 1(1), 57(a)

Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) U.K.

Minimum age – 21 years

F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

The holder of an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) is entitled to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Commercial Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) except that the restriction at sub-paragraph (4)(f) of those privileges does not apply.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(1) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 41(c)

SUB-SECTION 2 U.K. Helicopter and gyroplane pilots

Private Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) U.K.

Minimum age – 17 years

F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the holder of a Private Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) is entitled to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of any helicopter of a type specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence.

(2) The holder may not—

(a) fly such a helicopter for the purpose of [F8 commercial air transport,] public transport or aerial work except in accordance with paragraph (3);

(b) receive any remuneration for services as a pilot on a flight other than remuneration for the giving of such instruction or the conducting of such flying tests as are specified in paragraph (3);

(c) fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter at night unless the licence includes a night rating (helicopters) or a night qualification (helicopter);

(d) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter) fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of such a helicopter in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules—

(i) in Class A, B or C airspace at any time; or

(ii) in Class D, E, F or G airspace unless [F9 flying at night,] remaining clear of cloud and with the surface in sight; or

(e) fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter carrying passengers unless—

(i) within the preceding 90 days the holder has made at least three circuits, each to include take-offs and landings, as the sole manipulator of the controls of a helicopter of the same type; or

(ii) if the privileges are to be exercised by night and the licence does not include an instrument rating, within the preceding 90 days the holder has made at least three circuits, each to include take-offs and landings by night as the sole manipulator of the controls of a helicopter of the same type.

(3) The holder may fly such a helicopter for the purpose of aerial work which consists of instruction or testing in a club environment provided that, in the case of instruction, the licence includes a flying instructor's rating, a flight instructor rating or an assistant flying instructor's rating.

Textual Amendments

F7 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(2) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 42(a)(i)

F8 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A s. 1(2) inserted (10.1.2015) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3302), arts. 1(1), 57(b)(i)

F9 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(2) inserted (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 42(a)(ii)

Private Pilot's Licence (Gyroplanes) U.K.

Minimum age – 17 years

F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the holder of a Private Pilot's Licence (Gyroplanes) is entitled to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of any gyroplane of a type specified in the aircraft rating included in the licence.

(2) The holder may not—

(a) fly such a gyroplane for the purpose of public transport or aerial work except in accordance with paragraph (3);

(b) receive any remuneration for services as a pilot on a flight other than remuneration for the giving of such instruction or the conducting of such flying tests as are specified in paragraph (3);

(c) fly as pilot in command of such a gyroplane at night unless the licence includes a night rating (gyroplanes) and the holder has within the immediately preceding 13 months carried out as pilot in command not less than five take-offs and five landings at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun was not less than 12° below the horizon.

(3) The holder may fly such a gyroplane for the purpose of aerial work which consists of instruction or testing in a club environment provided that, in the case of instruction, the licence includes a flying instructor's rating, a flight instructor rating or an assistant flying instructor's rating.

Textual Amendments

F10 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(2) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 42(b)

Commercial Pilot's Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes) U.K.

Minimum age – 18 years

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Privileges:

(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (5), the holder of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes) is entitled—

(a) to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Private Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) or a United Kingdom Private Pilot's Licence (Gyroplanes) which includes respectively either a night rating (helicopters) or night qualification (helicopter) or a night rating (gyroplanes); and

(b) to fly as pilot in command of any helicopter or gyroplane on which the holder is so qualified and which is of a type specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the helicopter or gyroplane is flying on a flight for any purpose whatsoever.

(2) The holder may not—

(a) fly such a helicopter on a [F12 flight for the purpose of commercial air transport or public transport] unless it is certificated for single pilot operation;

(b) fly such a helicopter on any [F12 flight for the purpose of commercial air transport or public transport] after attaining the age of 60 years unless the helicopter is fitted with dual controls and carries a second pilot who has not attained the age of 60 years and who holds an appropriate licence under this Order entitling the second pilot to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of that helicopter;

(c) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter) fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules—

(i) in Class A, B or C airspace at any time; or

(ii) in Class D, E, F or G airspace unless remaining clear of cloud and with the surface in sight;

(d) fly as pilot in command of a helicopter carrying passengers unless the holder has carried out at least three circuits, each to include take-offs and landings, as pilot flying in a helicopter of the same type or a flight simulator of the helicopter type to be used, in the preceding 90 days;

(e) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter) act as pilot in command of a helicopter carrying passengers at night unless during the previous 90 days at least one of the take-offs and landings required in sub-paragraph (d) has been at night;

(f) fly such a gyroplane on a public transport flight unless it is certificated for single pilot operation;

(g) fly such a gyroplane at night unless the holder has within the immediately preceding 13 months carried out as pilot in command not less than five take-offs and five landings at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun was not less than 12º below the horizon; or

(h) fly such a gyroplane on a public transport flight after attaining the age of 60 years unless the gyroplane is fitted with dual controls and carries a second pilot who has not attained the age of 60 years and who holds an appropriate licence under this Order entitling him to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of that gyroplane.

(3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5) the holder is entitled to fly as co-pilot of any helicopter or gyroplane of a type specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the helicopter or gyroplane is flying on a flight for any purpose whatsoever.

(4) The holder may not—

(a) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter) fly as co-pilot of a helicopter flying in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules—

(i) in Class A, B or C airspace at any time; or

(ii) in Class D, E, F or G airspace unless remaining clear of cloud and with the surface in sight; or

(b) as co-pilot serve at the flying controls in a helicopter carrying passengers during take-off and landing unless the holder has served as a pilot at the controls during take-off and landing in a helicopter of the same type or in a flight simulator of the helicopter type to be used, in the preceding 90 days.

(5) The holder must not at any time after attaining the age of 65 years act as pilot in command or co-pilot of any helicopter or gyroplane on a public transport flight.

Textual Amendments

F11 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(2) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 42(c)

F12 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A s. 1(2) substituted (10.1.2015) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3302), arts. 1(1), 57(b)(ii)

Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes) U.K.

Minimum age – 21 years

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Privileges:

The holder of an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes) is entitled to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Commercial Pilot's Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes) except that the restrictions at sub-paragraphs (2)(a) and (2)(f) of those privileges do not apply.

Textual Amendments

F11 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(2) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 42(c)

[F13 Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) U.K.

Minimum age – 18 years

Privileges:

(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (5), the holder of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) is entitled—

(a) to exercise the privileges of a Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) which includes a night rating (helicopters); and

(b) to fly as pilot in command of any helicopter which is of a type specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the helicopter is flying on a flight for any purpose.

(2) The holder may not—

[F14 (a) fly such a helicopter for the purpose of commercial air transport;

(aa) fly such a helicopter for the purpose of public transport unless it is certificated for single-pilot operation;]

(b) fly such a helicopter for the purpose of F15 ... public transport after attaining the age of 60 years unless the helicopter is fitted with dual controls and carries a second pilot who has not attained the age of 60 years and who holds an appropriate licence under this Order entitling the second pilot to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of that helicopter;

(c) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter), fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules—

(i) in Class A, B or C airspace at any time; or

(ii) in Class D, E, F or G airspace unless remaining clear of cloud and with the surface in sight;

(d) fly as pilot in command of a helicopter carrying passengers unless the holder has carried out at least three circuits, each to include a take-off and landing, as pilot flying in a helicopter of the same type or a flight simulator of the helicopter type to be used, during the previous 90 days;

(e) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter), act as pilot in command of a helicopter carrying passengers at night unless during the previous 90 days at least one of the take-offs and landings required in sub-paragraph (d) has been at night.

(3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), the holder is entitled to fly as co-pilot of any helicopter of a type specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the helicopter is flying on a flight for any purpose whatsoever.

(4) The holder may not—

(a) unless the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter), fly as co-pilot of such a helicopter flying in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules—

(i) in Class A, B or C airspace at any time; or

(ii) in Class D, E, F or G airspace unless remaining clear of cloud and with the surface in sight; or

(b) as co-pilot serve at the flying controls in a helicopter carrying passengers during take off and landing unless the holder has served as a pilot at the controls during take off and landing in a helicopter of the same type or in a flight simulator of the helicopter type to be used, during the previous 90 days.

(5) The holder must not at any time after attaining the age of 65 years act as pilot in command or co-pilot of any helicopter on a flight for the purpose of commercial air transport or public transport.

Textual Amendments

F13 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(2) added (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 42(d)

F14 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A s. 1(2) substituted (10.1.2015) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3302), arts. 1(1), 57(b)(iii)(aa)

F15 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A s. 1(2) omitted (10.1.2015) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3302), arts. 1(1), 57(b)(iii)(bb)

Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) U.K.

Minimum age – 21 years

Privileges:

The holder of an Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) is entitled to exercise the privileges of a Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) except that [F16 the restriction at sub-paragraph (2)(aa)] of those privileges does not apply.]

Textual Amendments

F13 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(2) added (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 42(d)

F16 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A s. 1(2) substituted (10.1.2015) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) (No. 4) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/3302), arts. 1(1), 57(b)(iv)

SUB-SECTION 3 U.K. Balloon and airship pilots

Private Pilot's Licence (Balloons and Airships) U.K.

Minimum age – 17 years

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Privileges:

(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the holder of a Private Pilot's Licence (Balloons and Airships) is entitled to fly as pilot in command of any type of balloon or airship on which the holder is so qualified and which is specified in an aircraft rating in the licence and as co-pilot of any type of balloon or airship specified in such a rating.

(2) The holder may not—

(a) fly such a balloon or airship for the purpose of public transport or aerial work, other than aerial work which consists of instruction or testing in a club environment;

(b) receive any remuneration for services as a pilot on a flight other than remuneration for the giving of such instruction or the conducting of such flying tests as are specified in sub-paragraph (a); or

(c) fly such a balloon unless the holder has within the immediately preceding 13 months carried out as pilot in command in a free balloon at least five flights each of not less than five minutes duration.

Textual Amendments

F17 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(3) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 43(a)

Commercial Pilot's Licence (Balloons) U.K.

Minimum age – 18 years

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Privileges:

(1) The holder of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Balloons) is entitled to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Private Pilot's Licence (Balloons and Airships).

(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the holder is entitled to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of any type of balloon specified in the aircraft rating included in the licence when the balloon is flying for any purpose whatsoever.

(3) The holder may not act as pilot in command on a flight for the purpose of the public transport of passengers unless the holder has within the immediately preceding 90 days carried out as pilot in command in a free balloon at least three flights each of not less than five minutes duration.

Textual Amendments

F18 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(3) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 43(b)

Commercial Pilot's Licence (Airships) U.K.

Minimum age – 18 years

F18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

(1) The holder of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Airships) is entitled to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Private Pilot's Licence (Balloons and Airships).

(2) The holder is entitled to fly as pilot in command of any type of airship on which the holder is so qualified and which is specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence and as co-pilot of any type of airship specified in such a rating, when the airship is flying for any purpose whatsoever.

Textual Amendments

F18 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(3) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 43(b)

SUB-SECTION 4 U.K. Glider pilots

Commercial Pilot's Licence (Gliders) U.K.

Minimum age – 18 years

F19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

The holder of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Gliders) is entitled to fly for any purpose as pilot in command or co-pilot of—

(a) any glider which has a maximum total weight authorised of not more than 680kg; or

(b) any glider which has a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 680kg and which is of a type specified in the rating included in the licence.

Textual Amendments

F19 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(4) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 44

SUB-SECTION 5 U.K. Other flight crew

Flight Navigator's Licence U.K.

Minimum age – 21 years

F20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

The holder of a Flight Navigator's Licence is entitled to act as flight navigator in any aircraft.

Textual Amendments

F20 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(5) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 44

Flight Engineer's Licence U.K.

Minimum age – 21 years

F20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

The holder of a Flight Engineer's Licence is entitled to act as flight engineer in any type of aircraft specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence.

Textual Amendments

F20 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(5) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 44

Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence U.K.

Minimum age – 16 years

F20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privileges:

The holder of a Flight Radiotelephony Operator's Licence is entitled to operate radiotelephony apparatus in any aircraft if the stability of the frequency radiated by the transmitter is maintained automatically but is not entitled to operate the transmitter, or to adjust its frequency, except by the use of external switching devices.

Textual Amendments

F20 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 1(5) omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 44

F21 SECTION 2 U.K.

Textual Amendments

F21 Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 2 omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 45

SUB-SECTION 1 U.K.

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SECTION 3 U.K. National Private Pilot's Licence F22 ...

Textual Amendments

F22 Word in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 3 heading omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 46(a)

National Private Pilot's Licence (Aeroplanes) U.K.

Minimum age – 17 years

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Textual Amendments

F23 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 3 omitted (17.9.2012) by virtue of The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 46(b)

Privileges and conditions:

(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (8) the holder of the licence is entitled to fly as pilot in command of any SSEA, microlight aeroplane or SLMG for which a class rating is included in the licence.

Flight outside the United Kingdom

(2) The holder may not fly—

(a) such a SSEA or a microlight aeroplane outside the United Kingdom except with the permission of the competent authority for the airspace in which the aircraft is being flown; or

(b) such a SLMG in or over the territory of a Contracting State other than the United Kingdom except in accordance with a permission granted by the competent authority of that State provided that the holder may fly a SLMG outside the United Kingdom if the licence includes a SLMG rating and a medical certificate appropriate for such a flight.

Flight for purpose of commercial air transport, public transport and aerial work

(3) The holder may not fly any such aeroplane for the purpose of commercial air transport, public transport or aerial work except in the circumstances specified in paragraph (4) or (5).

(4) The circumstances first referred to in paragraph (3) are that the holder flies such an aeroplane for the purpose of aerial work which consists of towing another aeroplane or glider in flight—

(a) in an aeroplane owned, or operated under arrangements entered into, by a flying club of which the holder of the licence and any person carried in the towing aeroplane or in any aeroplane or glider being towed are members; or

(b) in an aeroplane owned, or operated under arrangements entered into, by an organisation approved by the CAA for the purpose of this provision when—

(i) the holder of the licence is a member of an organisation approved by the CAA for the purpose of this provision; and

(ii) any person carried in the towing aeroplane or in any aeroplane or glider being towed is a member of an organisation approved by the CAA for the purpose of this provision.

(5) The circumstances secondly referred to in paragraph (3) are that the holder flies such an aeroplane for the purposes of aerial work which consists of instruction or testing in a club environment provided that, in the case of instruction, the licence includes a flying instructor's rating or an assistant flying instructor's rating.

Receipt of remuneration

(6) The holder may receive any remuneration for services as a pilot on a flight only if the licence includes a flying instructor's rating or an assistant flying instructor's rating entitling the holder to give instruction in flying microlight aeroplanes or SLMGs, and the holder gives such instruction or conducts such flying tests as are specified in paragraph (5) in a microlight aeroplane or a SLMG.

Prohibitions on flight in specified conditions

(7) The holder may not fly—

(a) as pilot in command of such a SSEA on a flight outside controlled airspace when the flight visibility is less than five km;

(b) as pilot in command of such a SLMG or microlight aeroplane on a flight outside controlled airspace when the flight visibility is less than three km;

(c) as pilot in command of any such aeroplane—

(i) on a special VFR flight in a control zone in a flight visibility of less than 10 km;

(ii) out of sight of the surface; or

(iii) at night; or

(d) as pilot in command of any such aeroplane in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules.

Carriage of persons

(8) The holder may not fly as pilot in command of any such aeroplane—

(a) if the total number of persons carried (including the pilot) exceeds four; or

(b) when carrying passengers unless within the preceding 90 days the holder has made at least three take-offs and three landings as the sole manipulator of the controls of an aeroplane of the same class as that being flown.

[F24 National Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters) U.K.

Minimum age – 17 years

Privileges and conditions—

(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), the holder of the licence is entitled to fly as pilot in command of a single-engine helicopter with a maximum total weight authorised of 2000 kg or less, carrying a maximum of 3 passengers, such that there are never more than 4 persons on board.

Flight outside the United Kingdom

(2) The holder may not fly such a helicopter outside the United Kingdom except with the permission of the competent authority for the airspace in which the aircraft is being flown.

Flight for purpose of commercial air transport, public transport and aerial work

(3) The holder may not fly such a helicopter for the purpose of commercial air transport, public transport or aerial work.

Carriage of persons

(4) The holder may not fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter when carrying passengers unless within the preceding 90 days the holder has made at least three take-offs and three landings as the sole manipulator of the controls of a helicopter of the same type as that being flown.]

Textual Amendments

F24 Words in Sch. 7 Pt. A Section 3 added (17.9.2012) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/1751), arts. 1(2), 46(c)