OpenLegislation

Paragraph

18 years

Privileges:

(1)

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

(a)

to exercise the privileges of a United Kingdom Private Pilot's Licence (Helicopters) which includes a night rating (helicopters);

(b)

in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of a helicopter of any of the types or classes specified in an aircraft rating included in the licence when the aircraft is flying for the purposes of—

(i)

commercial operation; or

(ii)

public transport operation,

unless prohibited by paragraph (2);

(c)

to fly as pilot in command of such a helicopter on a flight for the purpose of public transport until the age of 60 years only where it is certificated for single pilot operation;

(d)

to fly such a helicopter for the purpose of public transport after attaining the age of 60 years where the helicopter is fitted with dual controls and carries a second pilot who holds an appropriate licence under this Order entitling the second pilot to act as pilot in command or co-pilot of that helicopter;

(e)

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);

(f)

to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of a helicopter carrying passengers for the purpose of public transport where the recent experience condition is met.

(2)

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

(a)

at any time after attaining the age of 65 years as pilot in command or co-pilot for the purpose of public transport; or

(b)

other than as authorised by paragraph (1),

unless authorised to do so by the CAA.