Pilot Requirements

A person acting as pilot of a microlight aircraft must:

• hold a current microlight pilot certificate with the appropriate type rating; or
• hold a current Part 61 pilot licence with the appropriate type rating; or
• operate under the direct supervision of a microlight pilot instructor.

Pilots must comply with the privileges and limitations of their licence or certificate and any applicable ratings.

Medical Guidelines

A medical certificate is valid for:

• 4 years for pilots under 40 years of age; and
• 2 years for pilots 40 years of age or older,

unless otherwise specified.

Key point

Under 40 = 4 years
40 or over = 2 years

Recency Requirements;

Day Flight

A pilot must not carry a passenger during the day unless, within the previous 90 days, the pilot has:

• completed at least 3 take-offs and 3 landings during the day; or
• demonstrated satisfactory take-off and landing competence to an appropriately qualified flight instructor in an aircraft of the same type.