EIGHTH SCHEDULE
Flight Crew of Aircraft: Licences and Ratings
Part A
Licences
Minimum Age, Period of Validity, Privileges
1. —
Student Pilots
Student Pilot’s Licence (All aircraft).
Minimum age — 16 years.
Maximum period of validity —
(a)
24 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on the date on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
12 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: The licence —
(a)
shall entitle the holder to fly as pilot-in-command of an aircraft for the purpose of becoming qualified for the grant or renewal of a pilot’s licence provided that the holder is above 16 1/2 years;
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(b)
shall be valid only for flights within Singapore and within any other country specified in the licence;
(c)
shall not entitle the holder to fly as pilot-in-command of an aircraft in which any person is carried;
(d)
shall be valid only for flights carried out in accordance with instructions given by a person holding a pilot’s licence granted under the Order, being a licence which includes a flying instructor’s rating or an assistant flying instructor’s rating entitling him to give instruction in flying the type of aircraft to be flown.
2. —
Aeroplane Pilots
Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes).
Minimum age — 17 years.
Maximum period of validity —
(a)
24 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on the date on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
12 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: The licence —
(a)
shall entitle the holder to fly as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aeroplane of any of the types specified in the aircraft rating included in the licence, when the aircraft is flying for any purpose other than public transport or aerial work;
(b)
shall not entitle the holder to act as pilot-in-command by night while carrying any passenger in the aircraft unless a night rating is included in the licence, and unless an instrument rating is included therein or he has within the immediately preceding 6 months carried out as pilot-in-command not less than 5 take-offs and 5 landings at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun is not less than 12° below the horizon; or
(c)
shall entitle the holder to act as a holder of a flight radiotelephony operator’s restricted licence.
Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes).
Minimum age — 18 years.
Maximum period of validity3—
3 In respect of the privileges of a Private Pilot’s Licence the maximum period of validity shall be as given for that licence.
(a)
12 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on the date on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
6 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: In addition to the privileges given above for the Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) which includesan instrument meteorological conditions rating (aeroplanes), and a night rating (aeroplanes), the holder of the licence shall be entitled to fly as —
(a)
pilot-in-command of any aeroplane certificated for single pilot operation and which is of a type specified in Part I of the aircraft rating included in the licence, when the aeroplane is engaged in a flight for the purpose of public transport or aerial work:
Provided that —
(i)
he shall not, unless his licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplanes), fly such an aeroplane on any scheduled journey;
(ii)
he shall not fly such an aeroplane at night unless an instrument rating (aeroplanes) is included in his licence or he has within the immediately preceding 13 monthscarried out as pilot-in-command not less than 5 take-offs and 5 landings at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun is not less than 12 degrees below the horizon;
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(iii)
he shall not, unless his licence includes an instrument rating (aeroplanes), fly any such aeroplane of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 2,300 kg on any flight for the purpose of public transport except a flight beginning and ending at the same aerodrome and not extending beyond 25 nautical miles from that aerodrome;
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(b)
Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes).
Minimum age — 21 years.
Maximum period of validity — 6 months4.
4 In respect of the privileges of a Private Pilot’s Licence the maximum period of validity shall be as given for that licence.
(a)
pilot-in-command of any aeroplane of a type specified in Part I of the aircraft rating included in the licence when the aeroplane is engaged in a flight for the purpose of public transport or aerial work; or
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(b)
Privileges: In addition to the privileges given above for the Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) which includes an instrument rating (aeroplanes) the holder of the licence shall be entitled to fly as —
(a)
pilot-in-command of any aeroplane of a type specified in Part 1 of the aircraft rating included in the licence when the aeroplane is engaged in a flight for the purpose of public transport or aerial work; or
3. —
Helicopter and Gyroplane Pilots
Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes).
Minimum age — 17 years.
Maximum period of validity —
(a)
24 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on the date on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
12 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: The licence —
(a)
shall entitle the holder to fly as a pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any type of helicopter or gyroplane specified in the aircraft rating included in the licence when the aircraft is operated for purposes other than public transport or aerial work;
(b)
shall not entitle the holder to fly as pilot-in-command of such a gyroplane at night unless his licence contains a night rating (helicopters and gyroplanes) and he has within the immediately preceding 13 months, carried out as pilot- in-command not less than 5 take-offs and 5 landings at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun is not less than 12 degrees below the horizon;
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(c)
shall not entitle the holder to fly as pilot-in-command of such a helicopter at night unless —
(i)
his licence includes a night rating (helicopters and gyroplanes); and
(ii)
his licence includes an instrument rating (helicopters) or he has within the immediately preceding 13 monthscarried out as pilot-in-command not less than 5 flights, each consisting of a take-off, a transition from hover to forward flight, a climb to at least 500 feet and a landing, at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun is not less than 12 degrees below the horizon;
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(d)
shall entitle the holder to act as holder of flight radiotelephony operator’s restricted licence.
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Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes).
Minimum age — 18 years.
Maximum period of validity5 —
5 In respect of the privileges of a Private Pilot’s Licence the maximum period of validity shall be as given for that licence.
(a)
12 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on the date on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
6 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: In addition to the privileges given above for the Private Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes), which includes a night rating (helicopters and gyroplanes), the holder of the licence shall be entitled to fly as —
(a)
pilot-in-command of any helicopter or gyroplane certificated for single pilot operation and which is of a type specified in Part I of the aircraft rating included in the licence when the helicopter or gyroplane is engaged in a flight for any purpose whatsoever:
Provided that —
(i)
he shall not, unless his licence includes an instrument rating (helicopters) fly such a helicopter on any scheduled journey or on any flight for the purpose of public transport in Instrument Meteorological Conditions;
(ii)
he shall not fly such a gyroplane at night unless he has within the immediately preceding 13 monthscarried out as pilot-in-command not less than 5 take-offs and 5 landings at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun is not less than 12 degrees below the horizon;
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(iii)
he shall not fly such a helicopter at night unless his licence includes an instrument rating (helicopters) or he has within the immediately preceeding 13 months carried out as pilot-in-command not less than 5 flights, each consisting of a take-off, a transition from hover to forward flight, a climb to at least 500 feet and a landing, at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun is not less than 12 degrees below the horizon;
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(b)
Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes).
Minimum age — 21 years.
Maximum period of validity — 6 months6.
6 In respect of the privileges of a Private Pilot’s Licence the maximum period of validity shall be as given for that licence.
(a)
pilot-in-command of any helicopter or gyroplane of a type specified in Part I of the aircraft rating included in the licence when the aircraft is engaged on a flight for any purpose whatsoever.
(b)
Privileges: In addition to the privileges given above for the Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Helicopters and Gyroplanes), the holder of the licence shall be entitled to fly as —
(a)
pilot-in-command of any helicopter or gyroplane of a type specified in Part I of the aircraft rating included in the licence when the aircraft is engaged on a flight for any purpose whatsoever.
4. —
Balloon and Airship Pilots
Private Pilot’s Licence (Balloons and Airships).
Minimum age — 17 years.
Maximum period of validity —
(a)
24 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on the date on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
12 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: The licence —
(a)
shall entitle the holder to fly, when the balloon or airship is flying for any purpose other than public transport or aerial work, as —
(i)
pilot-in-command of any type of balloon or airship specified in Part I of the aircraft type rating included in the licence;
(b)
shall entitle the holder to act as a holder of a flight radiotelephony operator’s restricted licence.
Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Balloons).
Minimum age — 18 years.
Maximum period of validity7 —
7 In respect of the privileges of a Private Pilot’s Licence the maximum period of validity shall be as given for that licence.
(a)
12 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
6 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: In addition to the privileges given above for the Private Pilot’s Licence in respect of balloons, the holder of the licence shall be entitled to fly as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of any type of balloon specified in the aircraft rating included in the licence.
Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Airships).
Minimum age — 18 years.
Maximum period of validity8 —
8 In respect of the privileges of a Private Pilot’s Licence the maximum period of validity shall be as given for that licence.
(a)
12 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on the date on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
6 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: In addition to the privileges given above for the Private Pilot’s Licence in respect of airships, the holder of the licence shall be entitled to fly as —
(a)
pilot-in-command of any airship of a type specified in Part I of the aircraft rating included in the licence; or
(b)
co-pilot of any airship of a type specified in Part II of such aircraft rating.
5. —
Glider Pilots
Commercial Pilot’s Licence (Gliders).
Minimum age — 18 years.
Maximum period of validity —
(a)
12 months, if the holder is less than 40 years of age on the date on which the licence is granted or renewed; or
(b)
6 months, if the holder is 40 years of age or more on that date.
Privileges: The licence —
(a)
shall entitle the holder to fly as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of —
(i)
any glider of which the maximum total weight authorised does not exceed 680 kg;
(ii)
any glider of which the maximum total weight authorised exceeds 680 kg and which is of a type specified in the rating included in the licence; and
(b)
shall entitle the holder to act as a holder of a flight radiotelephony operator’s restricted licence.
6. —
Other Flight Crew
Flight Navigator’s Licence.
Minimum age — 21 years.
Maximum period of validity — 12 months.
Privileges: The holder of the licence shall be entitled to act as a flight navigator in any aircraft.
Flight Engineer’s Licence.
Minimum age — 21 years.
Maximum period of validity — 12 months.
Privileges: The holder of the licence shall be entitled to act as flight engineer in any type of aircraft specified in the aircraft rating included in the licence.
Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s General Licence.
Minimum age — 18 years.
Maximum period of validity — 24 months.
Privileges: The holder of the licence shall be entitled to operate radiotelephony apparatus in any aircraft.
Flight Radiotelephony Operator’s Restricted Licence.
Minimum age — 17 years.
Maximum period of validity — 24 months.
Privileges: The holder of the licence shall be entitled to operate radiotelephony apparatus in any aircraft if the stability of the frequency radiated by the transmitter is maintained automatically but shall not be entitled to operate the transmitter, or to adjust its frequency, except by the use of external switching devices.
Flight Radiotelegraphy Operator’s Licence.
Minimum age — 20 years.
Maximum period of validity — 12 months.
Privileges: The holder of the licence shall be entitled to operate radiotelegraphy and radiotelephony apparatus in any aircraft.
Flight Radiotelegraphy Operator’s Temporary Licence.
Minimum age — 18 years.
Maximum period of validity — 12 months.
Privileges: The holder of the licence shall be entitled to operate radiotelegraphy and radiotelephony apparatus in any aircraft under the supervision of a person who is the holder of a flight radiotelegraphy operator’s licence.
Part B
Ratings
1. The following ratings may be included in a pilot’s licence (other than a student pilot’s licence) granted under Part IV of the Order, and, subject to the provisions of the Order and of the licence, the inclusion of a rating in a licence shall have the consequences respectively specified as follows:
Aircraft Rating. The licence shall entitle the holder to act as pilot of aircraft of the types specified in the aircraft rating and different types of aircraft may be specified in respect of different privileges of a licence.
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Instrument Meteorological Conditions Rating (Aeroplanes) shall entitle the holder of a Private Pilot’s Licence (Aeroplanes) to fly as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane without being subject to the restrictions contained in the privileges of such licence set out in Part A of this Schedule provided that he shall not fly —
(a)
on a special VFR flight in a control zone in a flight visibility of less than 1.5 nautical miles;
(b)
when the aeroplane is taking off or landing at any place if the flight visibility below cloud is less than 1 nautical mile.
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Instrument Rating (Aeroplanes) shall entitle the holder of the licence to act as pilot-in-command or co-pilot of an aeroplane flying in controlled airspace in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules.
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Instrument Rating (Helicopters) shall entitle the holder of the licence to act as pilot-in-command of a helicopter flying in controlled airspace in circumstances which require compliance with the Instrument Flight Rules.
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Night Rating (Private Pilot’s Licence — Aeroplanes) shall entitle the holder of a private pilot’s licence to act as pilot-in-command of an aeroplane carrying passengers by night.
Night Rating (Helicopters and Gyroplanes) shall entitle the holder of a private pilot’s licence (helicopters) to act as pilot-in-command of a helicopter in which any passenger is carried.
Towing Rating (Aeroplanes) shall entitle the holder of the licence to act as pilot of an aeroplane while towing a glider in flight for the purpose of public transport or aerial work.
Flying Instructor’s Rating shall entitle the holder of the licence to give instruction in flying aircraft of such types as may be specified in the rating for that purpose. The maximum period of validity of a Flying Instructor’s Rating shall be 25 months.
Assistant Flying Instructor’s Rating shall entitle the holder of the licence to give instruction in flying aircraft of such types as may be specified in the rating for that purpose:
Provided that —
(a)
such instruction shall only be given under the supervision of a person present during the take-off and landing at the aerodrome at which the instruction is to begin and end and holding a pilot’s licence endorsed with a flying instructor’s rating; and
(b)
an assistant flying instructor’s rating shall not entitle the holder of the licence to give directions to the person undergoing instruction in respect of the performance by that person of —
(i)
his first solo flight; or
(ii)
his first solo flight by night; or
(iii)
his first solo cross-country flight otherwise than by night; or
(iv)
his first solo cross-country flight by night.
The maximum period of validity of an Assistant Flying Instructor’s Rating shall be 13 months.
Type ratings are established for —
(a)
each type of aircraft certificated for operation with a minimum crew of at least two pilots;
(b)
each type of helicopter certificated for single-pilot operation except where a class rating has been issued; and
(c)
any type of aircraft whenever considered necessary by the chief executive officer.
When an applicant demonstrates skill and knowledge for the initial issue of a pilot licence, the category and the ratings appropriate to the class or type of aircraft used in the demonstration shall be entered on the licence.
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2. An aircraft rating may be included in every flight engineer’s licence. The licence shall entitle the holder to act as flight engineer only of aircraft of a type specified in the aircraft rating.
3. For the purposes of this Schedule —
“solo flight” means a flight on which the pilot of the aircraft is not accompanied by a person holding a pilot’s licence granted or rendered valid under the Order;
“cross-country flight” means any flight during the course of which the aircraft is more than 46.3 km from the aerodrome of departure.
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