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18 years

Privileges:

(1)

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

(a)

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

(b)

in accordance with the remainder of this paragraph, to fly as pilot in command or co-pilot of a gyroplane 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 gyroplane 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 gyroplane on any flight for the purpose of public transport after attaining the age of 60 years where the gyroplane 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 gyroplane;

(e)

to fly as pilot in command of such a gyroplane carrying passengers if the recent experience condition is met.

(2)

The holder of a Commercial Pilot's Licence (Gyroplanes) may not fly a gyroplane 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;

(b)

under Instrument Flight Rules; or

(c)

other than as authorised by paragraph (1),

unless authorised to do so by the CAA.