Paragraph

17 years

Privileges:

(1)

The holder of a Private Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) is entitled—

(a)

in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of any helicopter of a type specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence, unless prohibited by paragraph (2);

(b)

to fly such a helicopter for the purpose of commercial operation—

(i)

which consists of instruction or flying examinations, provided that—

(aa)

in the case of instruction, the licence includes an appropriate instructor certificate; and

(bb)

in the case of flying examinations, the holder is authorised to conduct such examinations by the CAA; or

(ii)

where the excepted flights condition is met;

(c)

to fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter carrying passengers if—

(i)

the recent experience condition is met; or

(ii)

the recent experience exception is met;

(d)

to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of such a helicopter under Instrument Flight Rules where the licence includes an instrument rating (helicopter);

(e)

to fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter at night if the licence includes a night rating (helicopters);

(f)

to receive remuneration or other valuable consideration for services as a pilot on a flight if the remuneration condition is met.

(2)

The holder of a Private Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) may not fly a helicopter mentioned in paragraph (1)(a)—

(a)

for the purpose of public transport or commercial operation (other than commercial operation permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(b));

(b)

for remuneration or other valuable consideration (other than remuneration or other valuable consideration permitted by sub-paragraph (1)(f)); or

(c)

other than as authorised by paragraph (1),

unless authorised to do so by the CAA.