Chapter 3- Student Pilot

Question 1

What are the pre-requisites for a Student Pilot Licence?

Answer 1

1. He/she has attained the age of 17 before the start of the training ;
2. He/she has obtained the necessary security clearance
3. He/she has passed the required medical fitness prescribed by the Competent Authority; and
4. He/she has demonstrated an acceptable proficiency in English language

Question 2

What are the requirements for training programmes

Answer 2

The Flying Club shall develop training and educational material and submit them to the Competent Authority for
approval.

Question 3

What are the examination requirements?

Answer 3

1. The Flying Club shall prepare, manage and monitor LSA student pilot examinations.
2. All examinations shall be conducted under the supervision of an approved flight instructor or approved flight examiner.
3. The student pilot shall pass the written aviation knowledge examination with a mark not below 75%. A student Pilot can re-sit this examination for a maximum of three times
4. The student shall pass the skills test no later than 24 months after passing the written examination specified in paragraph 3 of this Article.

Question 4

What are the basic qualifications for a pilot licence?

Answer 4

A Student Pilot applying for a pilot licence shall complete the approved theoretical and practical training and shall
meet the following qualifications:
1. Knowledge of Air Law
2. Aeronautical knowledge pertaining to light sport aircraft.
3. Ability to perform Flight planning and performance measurement.
4. Capability of conducting Solo flights and taking off from/ landing in other flying clubs or airports.
5. Passing a LSA foundation course
6. Passing Radio telephony course

Question 5

What are the Required Flying Hours for a Gyrocopter- Autogyro license?

Answer 5

Total 20 hours
Dual 10 hours
Solo 5 hours
X-Country 2 hours

Question 6

What are the restrictions on Student Pilots

Answer 6

A student Pilot shall not:
1. conduct night flights or solo flights for purposes other than meeting the approved training requirements
and prior to the completion of the necessary training .
2. Fly in controlled airspace unless prior permission is granted by responsible ATS unit.
3. Fly in Class A airspace.
4. Fly in unapproved flying zones.
5. Conduct a flight within the country without prior permission from the ATS units.
6. Fly at altitudes of more than 10,000 feet above sea level
7. Fly at visibility conditions of 5 kilometers or less.
8. Fly without visual reference with the ground
9. Fly an aircraft certified for multiple crew.
10. Fly outside the territory of the UAE unless permitted by the Competent Authority and the concerned
authority.

Question 7

What are the requirements for validating licenses of experienced LSA pilots

Answer 7

The Competent Authority shall approve and validate licences of experienced LSA pilots which have been attested by
the Flying Clubs in accordance with the following conditions:
1. The person holds a security clearance.
2. The person holds a logbook with flight time endorsed by approved flight instructor.
3. The person meets the theoretical and practical flight training requirements specified in this regulation.
4. The person has been issued with a pilot licence from the flying club in the State and in accordance with
conditions stipulated in this regulation.