The holder of a class rating or type rating by name for conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes shall not act as PIC of a conventionally controlled microlight aeroplane—
(i) |
has acted as PIC of a conventionally controlled microlight aeroplane for a minimum of 5 hours in the 12 months immediately preceding the intended flight. Such minimum flight time may include flights undertaken by the pilot whilst receiving training appropriate to the type of conventionally controlled microlight aeroplane; or |
(ii) |
has passed a skills test with an appropriately rated flight instructor within the three months immediately preceding the intended flight; and |
(iii) |
has submitted an application for the renewal of the applicable category rating to the Director or the body designated for the purpose as the case may be. |
(b) |
if transporting a passenger, unless he or she has, within the 90 days immediately preceding the flight on which such passenger is to be transported, executed not less than three take-offs and three landings in a conventionally controlled microlight aeroplane; |
(c) |
submitted an application for the renewal of the applicable category rating to the Director or the body designated for the purpose as the case may be. |