Air law - Privileges and limitations of RPL

Question 1

Privileges - 6

Answer 1

(a) the aircraft is certificated for single‑pilot operation; and
(b) the aircraft has a maximum certificated take‑off weight of not more than 1 500 kg; and
(c) the aircraft is not rocket‑powered or turbine‑powered; and
(d) the flight is conducted by day under the VFR; and
(e) either:
(i) the aircraft is engaged in a private operation; or
(ii) the holder is receiving flight training.

Question 2

Limitations - 1-3 (2 has subparts a and bi, ii, iii)

Answer 2

(1) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft in a Contracting State’s airspace only if the holder has the permission (however described) of the Contracting State to do so.
(2) The holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot an aircraft carrying more than one passenger 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.
(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.

Question 3

Limitations on exercise of privileges of recreational pilot licences—endorsements

Answer 3

(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.

Question 4

61.475 Requirements for grant of recreational pilot licences

Answer 4

(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.