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Night Rating Requirements: 

Unlock the Night Skies: Your Pathway to Night Flying Proficiency. Flight Path helps you navigate the specific requirements of your night rating, empowering you to develop the skills needed to confidently and safely explore the skies after dark.

To get a night rating, you need a valid pilot's license and must:

  • Prove completion of specific training at an approved Part 141 ATO, including:
    • At least 5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction.
    • At least 10 hours of instrument instruction (up to 5 hours in a simulator).
    • For Aeroplanes: At least 5 night take-offs and 5 night landings with an instructor, and a 150 NM night cross-country flight with two landings at different airports.
    • For Helicopters: At least 5 night circuits with 5 night take-offs and 5 night landings with an instructor, and a 75 NM night cross-country flight with landings at two different airports.
  • Prove you passed the required theoretical exam.
  • Pass the practical skills test.

It's important to consult the official South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the associated South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) 61 for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Instrument Rating Requirements:

Unlock All-Weather Flight: Your Pathway to Instrument Proficiency. Flight Path helps you navigate the various requirements of your instrument rating, including specific flight training, theoretical knowledge exams, and the final practical assessment, empowering you to develop the skills needed to confidently and safely fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC).

Here are some of the requirements.

  • Prove completion of specific training at an approved Part 141 ATO (as detailed in Document SA-CATS 61).
  • Prove you passed the IR theoretical knowledge examination.
  • Pass the IR skills test.
  • If applicable, submit an ATPL(A) integrated training course completion certificate.
  • Have at least 50 hours of cross-country flight time as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), with at least 10 hours in the specific aircraft category for the IR.
  • Have completed a minimum of 40 hours of instrument flight training (maximum of 20-30 hours in an approved FSTD).
  • Complete at least 5 hours of instrument flight training in the specific aircraft category for the IR.
  • For an IR (MEA): Complete an additional 5 hours of instrument flight training in a multi-engine aeroplane (up to 3 hours in an approved FSTD).
  • For a new aircraft category IR: Complete at least 5 hours of instrument flight instruction in the new category (up to 3 hours in an approved FSTD).
  • Note: Excess FSTD hours beyond the initial IR limit won't count towards the initial rating but may be used for other regulatory purposes.

It's important to consult the official South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the associated South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) 61 for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Grade III Aeroplane Flight Instructor Rating Requirements:

Ignite the Passion: Chart Your Course to Becoming a Grade III Flight Instructor. FlightPath guides aspiring instructors through the essential steps to achieve their Grade III rating. We'll help you understand the flight training requirements, theoretical knowledge assessments, and the final evaluation, empowering you to effectively share your expertise and mentor the next generation of pilots.

Ready to share your love of flying? Achieving your Grade III Aeroplane Flight Instructor rating is your first step! Here's what you'll need:

  • A current Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL(A)) or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL(A)).
  • Comprehensive flight instructor training: at least 20 hours with a senior instructor (Grade I or II), including a minimum of 15 hours in an aeroplane and up to 5 hours in an approved simulator.
  • A successful pass in the theoretical knowledge examination (as per regulation 61.12.3).
  • Completion of a dedicated training course at a certified Part 141 Aviation Training Organisation (ATO).
  • A successful instructor ground evaluation (detailed in Document SA-CATS 61).
  • A final skills assessment with a Designated Flight Examiner (DFE) within 36 months of your theory exams and within 30 days of your ground evaluation.

It's important to consult the official South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the associated South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) 61 for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Multi-Engine Requirements:

Unlock Twin-Engine Power: Your Pathway to Multi-Engine Proficiency. FlightPath helps you navigate the specific requirements of your multi-engine rating, including specialized flight training, theoretical knowledge, and the final skill test, empowering you to master the complexities and expanded capabilities of multi-engine aircraft

Piston Engine Aeroplanes

  • The flight training shall consist of at least 6 hours in an aeroplane or FSTD approved for the purpose. At least 3 hours of the training shall be conducted in an aeroplane.

It's important to consult the official South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the associated South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) 61 for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Agricultural Rating:

Cultivate the Skies: Chart Your Course to an Agricultural Rating with FlightPath.

To obtain your Agricultural Pilot Rating, you need:

  • Valid Part 61/62 pilot licence (aeroplane/helicopter). CPL or Part 96 authorisation required for remuneration.
  • Appropriate aircraft class/type rating.
  • Current Pest Control Operator’s Certificate (Act No. 36 of 1947).
  • Minimum 300 hours total flight time, including:
    • At least 30 hours supervised aerial application flight experience for aeroplanes.
    • At least 10 hours supervised aerial application flight experience for helicopters.
  • Successful completion of the skills test (regulation 61.25.2).
  • Minimum 2 hours dual instruction from an appropriately rated Grade I/II instructor with an Agricultural Pilot Rating.

It's important to consult the official South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the associated South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) 61 for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Tow Rating :

Requirements for a Tow Rating (Aeroplane)

Take Flight with Towing: Your Pathway to an Aerial Tow Rating with FlightPath.

To obtain a Tow Rating, you'll need to meet the following:

  • Pilot Licence: Hold at least a valid Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) - PPL(A).
  • Aircraft Endorsement: Possess the appropriate class or type rating endorsement for the aeroplane you will be towing with.
  • Supervised Tow Operations: Complete a minimum of 10 tow operations under the supervision of an appropriately rated Grade I or Grade II flight instructor, or a tow rating holder specifically authorized by the Director.
  • Demonstrated Proficiency: Show proficiency in acting as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of an aeroplane while towing a banner. This demonstration must be to a Grade I or Grade II flight instructor, or a Director-designated tow rating holder.

Certification Process:

  • The Grade I or Grade II flight instructor overseeing your skills test will endorse your pilot's logbook and you then notify the Director using the prescribed form.

It's important to consult the official South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the associated South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) 61 for the most accurate and up-to-date information.

Tug Rating:

Requirements for a tug pilot rating

Ready to master the art of glider aerotowing? FlightPath guides you through the requirements for your Tug Pilot Rating, empowering you to safely connect gliders to the sky:

Become a Tug Pilot: Requirements for Glider Towing.

To earn your Tug Pilot Rating, you'll need to meet the following:

  • Pilot Licence & PIC Hours: Hold at least a valid Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) - PPL(A) – with a minimum of 60 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of aeroplanes.
  • Aircraft Endorsement: Possess the appropriate class or type rating endorsement for the aeroplane you will be using for towing.
  • Specialised Tow Operations: Complete a minimum of 10 tug operations under supervision. This experience must include towing different weight class gliders, exposure to glider pilot aerotow training manoeuvres, aerotow upset training, and aerotow emergencies. Supervision must be from a Grade I or Grade II flight instructor, or a Director-designated tug pilot rating holder.
  • Demonstrated Proficiency: Show your ability to act as PIC of a tug aeroplane while towing a glider. This demonstration must be to a Grade I or Grade II flight instructor, or a Director-designated tug pilot rating holder.

It's important to consult the official South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) and the associated South African Civil Aviation Technical Standards (SA-CATS) 61 for the most accurate and up-to-date information.