Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:9:p8
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9 (pt 8/48)
Character Range: 1107215–1110030

(iii) is authorised to pilot the aircraft.
 (3) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft above 10 000 ft above mean sea level only if the holder:
 (a) also holds a current class 1 or 2 medical certificate; or
 (b) is accompanied by another pilot who:
 (i) holds a current class 1 or 2 medical certificate; and
 (ii) occupies a flight control seat in the aircraft; and
 (iii) is authorised to pilot the aircraft.

61.470  Limitations on exercise of privileges of recreational pilot licences—endorsements
 (1) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft outside the following areas only if the holder also holds a recreational navigation endorsement:
 (a) the area within 25 nautical miles of the departure aerodrome;
 (b) a flight training area;
 (c) the area that is a direct route between the departure aerodrome and a flight training area.
 (2) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft in controlled airspace only if the holder also holds a controlled airspace endorsement.
 (3) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft at a controlled aerodrome only if the holder also holds a controlled aerodrome endorsement.

61.475  Requirements for grant of recreational pilot licences
 (1) An applicant for a recreational pilot licence must be at least 16.
 (2) Subject to regulation 61.480, the applicant must also have:
 (a) passed the aeronautical knowledge examination for a recreational pilot licence and the associated aircraft category rating; and
 (b) completed flight training for a recreational pilot licence and the associated aircraft category rating; and
 (c) passed the flight test mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards for a recreational pilot licence and the associated aircraft category rating; and
 (d) completed at least 25 hours of flight time as pilot of an aircraft of the category for which the associated aircraft category rating is sought, including:
 (i) at least 20 hours of dual flight; and
 (ii) at least 5 hours of solo flight time.
Note 1: For paragraph (a), for the conduct of aeronautical knowledge examinations, see Division 61.B.3.
Note 2: For paragraph (b), for the requirements for flight training, see Division 61.B.2.
Note 3: For paragraph (c), for the conduct of flight tests, see Division 61.B.4.
Note 4: For paragraph (d), for the determination of a person's flight time and other aeronautical experience, see Division 61.A.2.
 (3) Despite paragraph 61.245(1)(a), the flight test must be conducted in an aircraft.
 (4) The applicant is taken to meet the requirements of subregulation (2) if the applicant holds a private pilot licence, commercial pilot licence or air transport pilot licence.

61.480  Grant of recreational pilot