Appendix A A-1 APPENDIX A. AIRMAN CERTIFICATION SIMPLIFIED FLIGHT CONTROLS
REQUIREMENTS TABLE Note: This table shows some examples of possible certification scenarios for pilots seeking to operate an aircraft with a simplified flight controls designation.
Rotorcraft-Helicopter If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must complete— Regulatory Reference Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• Rotorcraft-helicopter privilege; and
• Specific make and model (M/M) simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate another model of rotorcraft-helicopter with simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(1).
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• Rotorcraft-helicopter privilege; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
A recreational pilot certificate or higher with rotorcraft-helicopter rating (regardless of a simplified flight controls designation).
The applicable requirements for that grade of certificate, including a practical test.
Title 14 CFR part 61 applicable subpart, and subject to 14 CFR § 61.9.
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• Rotorcraft-helicopter privilege; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate an airplane category with simplified flight controls designation as an initial applicant for airplane category (and appropriate class) at any certificate grade.
A practical test for that certificate (if applicable), category, and class of aircraft.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(2) and the applicable certificate requirements.
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• Rotorcraft-helicopter privilege; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate any rotorcraft or airplane category without simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
A practical test for that category and class of aircraft.
Title 14 CFR §§ 61.45(h)(2) and 61.316.
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• Rotorcraft-helicopter privilege; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate a different category and class, other than airplane category, at the same certificate level.
A proficiency check. Title 14 CFR § 61.321.
Appendix A A-2 Rotorcraft-Helicopter If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must complete— Regulatory Reference Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• Rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate a different M/M of rotorcraft-helicopter with a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(1).
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• Rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate a rotorcraft-helicopter without a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
A practical test for that category and class of aircraft equipped with conventional flight controls.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(2).
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• Rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate an Airplane Category, Single-Engine Land class aircraft with a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The requirements to add another category and class rating on the applicable pilot certificate, including a practical test.
Title 14 CFR §§ 61.45(h)(2) and 61.63(b).
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• Rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating;
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation rotorcraft-helicopter;
and
• Airplane Category and Single-Engine Land class rating.
To operate an Airplane Category, Single-Engine Land class aircraft with a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR §§ 61.45(h)(1) and 61.31(l)(1).
Appendix A A-3 Rotorcraft-Helicopter If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must complete— Regulatory Reference Recreational pilot certificate or higher with a rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating without a simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate a rotorcraft-helicopter with simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.31(l).
Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) or Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must complete— Regulatory Reference Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• ASEL privileges;
and
• Specific make and model (M/M) simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate a different M/M of ASEL aircraft with simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(1).
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• ASES privileges;
and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate a different M/M of ASES aircraft with simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(1).
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• ASEL privileges;
and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
A recreational pilot certificate or higher with ASEL rating (with or without a simplified flight controls designation).
The applicable requirements for that grade of certificate, including a practical test.
Title 14 CFR part 61 applicable subpart, and subject to 14 CFR § 61.9.
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• ASES privileges;
and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
A recreational pilot certificate or higher with ASES rating (with or without a simplified flight controls designation).
The applicable requirements for that grade of certificate, including a practical test.
Title 14 CFR part 61 applicable subpart, and subject to 14 CFR § 61.9.
Appendix A A-4 Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) or Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must complete— Regulatory Reference Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• ASEL privilege (or ASES privilege);
and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation for airplane.
To operate a rotorcraft-helicopter category and class aircraft with simplified flight controls designation as an initial applicant for rotorcraft category and helicopter class at any certificate grade.
A practical test for that certificate (if applicable), category, and class of aircraft.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(2) and the applicable certificate requirements.
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• ASEL privilege (or ASES privilege);
and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation for airplane.
To operate any rotorcraft or airplane category without simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
A practical test for that category and class of aircraft.
Title 14 CFR §§ 61.45(h)(2) and 61.316.
Sport pilot certificate with the following:
• ASEL privilege (or ASES privilege);
and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation for airplane.
To operate a different category and class, other than rotorcraft-helicopter category, at the same certificate level.
A proficiency check. Title 14 CFR § 61.321.
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• ASEL rating; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate a different M/M of ASEL aircraft with a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(1).
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• ASES rating; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate a different M/M of ASES aircraft with a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(1).
Appendix A A-5 Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) or Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must complete— Regulatory Reference Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• ASEL rating; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate an ASES aircraft with a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
A practical test for that category and class of aircraft.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(2) and the applicable certificate requirements.
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• ASEL rating; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate an ASEL aircraft without a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
A practical test for that category and class of aircraft equipped with conventional flight controls.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(2).
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• ASES rating; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate an ASES aircraft without a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
A practical test for that category and class of aircraft equipped with conventional flight controls.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(2).
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• ASEL rating (or ASES rating);
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation for airplane; and
• Rotorcraft-helicopter rating.
To operate a rotorcraft-helicopter with a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR §§ 61.45(h)(1) and 61.31(l)(1).
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with the following:
• ASEL rating (or ASES rating);
and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation for airplane.
To operate a rotorcraft-helicopter with a simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The requirements to add another category and class rating on the applicable pilot certificate, including a practical test.
Title 14 CFR §§ 61.45(h)(2) and 61.63(b).
Appendix A A-6 Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) or Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must complete— Regulatory Reference Recreational pilot certificate or higher with an ASEL rating without a simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate an ASEL aircraft with simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.31(l).
Recreational pilot certificate or higher with an ASES rating without a simplified flight controls limitation.
To operate an ASES aircraft with simplified flight controls designation at the same certificate level.
The training and endorsement required by 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR § 61.31(l).
Flight Instructors Other Than Flight Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating (14 CFR Part 61 Subpart H) If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must meet the following requirements:
Regulatory Reference Commercial Pilot Certificate (or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate) with rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating.
To provide initial flight instructor cadre training in a helicopter with a simplified flight controls designation.
(1) Receive a flight instructor certificate with a rotorcraft-helicopter rating;
(2) Receive and log model-specific training in that aircraft from an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the aircraft; and
(3) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the flight instructor is proficient in the safe operation of that model-specific aircraft and the associated simplified flight controls.
Title 14 CFR § 61.195(n).
Appendix A A-7 Flight Instructors Other Than Flight Instructors With a Sport Pilot Rating (14 CFR Part 61 Subpart H) If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must meet the following requirements:
Regulatory Reference Flight instructor certificate with rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating issued under 14 CFR part 61 subpart H.
To provide initial flight instructor cadre training in a helicopter with a simplified flight controls designation.
(1) Receive and log model-specific training in that aircraft from an instructor pilot for the manufacturer of the aircraft; and
(2) Receive a logbook or training record endorsement from the instructor pilot certifying that the flight instructor is proficient in the safe operation of that model-specific aircraft and the associated simplified flight controls.
Title 14 CFR § 61.195(n).
Flight instructor certificate with rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating issued under 14 CFR part 61 subpart H.
To provide training in a helicopter with a simplified flight controls designation.
Receive training and an endorsement specified in 14 CFR § 61.31(l).
Title 14 CFR § 61.195(m).
Flight instructor certificate with rotorcraft category and helicopter class rating issued under 14 CFR part 61 subpart H.
To instruct under 14 CFR part 61 subpart K in an airplane with simplified flight controls designation.
Complete a practical test for that category and class privilege.
Title 14 CFR § 61.419.
Appendix A A-8 Flight Instructor With a Sport Pilot Rating (14 CFR Part 61 Subpart K) If you hold a— And you are seeking— Then you must complete— Regulatory Reference Flight instructor certificate with the following:
• Sport pilot rating with a rotorcraft-helicopter privilege; and
• Specific make and model (M/M) simplified flight controls limitation.
To provide instruction in another M/M of rotorcraft-helicopter with a simplified flight controls designation.
The training and endorsement requirements specified in 14 CFR § 61.31(l) for each M/M.
Title 14 CFR §§ 61.31(l), 61.415(m), and 61.429(d).
Flight instructor certificate with the following:
• Sport pilot rating with a rotorcraft-helicopter privilege; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To provide training in an Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) or Airplane Single-Engine Sea (ASES) with simplified flight controls designation.
A practical test for that category and class privilege.
Title 14 CFR § 61.419(e).
Flight instructor certificate with the following:
• Sport pilot rating with ASEL privilege; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To provide training in an ASEL without a simplified flight controls designation.
A practical test for that ASEL aircraft equipped with conventional flight controls.
Title 14 CFR § 61.45(h)(2).
Flight instructor certificate with the following:
• Sport pilot rating with ASEL privilege; and
• Specific M/M simplified flight controls limitation.
To provide training in other privileges than airplane or helicopter.
A proficiency check. Title 14 CFR § 61.419.
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