Division (b)

Helicopters. If the privileges of a PPL for helicopters are to be exercised in VFR conditions at night, the applicant shall have:

1. (1)

   completed at least 100 hours of flight time as pilot in helicopters after the issue of the licence, including at least 60 hours as PIC on helicopters and 20 hours of cross-country flight;

2. (2)

   F1completed a training course at a DTO or at an ATO. The course shall be completed within a period of six months and comprise:

   1. (i)

      5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction;

   2. (ii)

      10 hours of helicopter dual instrument instruction time; and

   3. (iii)

      5 hours of flight time at night, including at least 3 hours of dual instruction, including at least 1 hour of cross-country navigation and 5 solo night circuits. Each circuit shall include a take-off and a landing.

3. (3)

   An applicant who holds or has held an IR in an aeroplane or TMG, shall be credited with 5 hours towards the requirement in (2)(ii) above.