(1) This Part sets out the licensing scheme for pilots and flight engineers of registered aircraft.
(2) Subpart 61.A sets out:
(a) preliminary matters; and
(b) when a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement is not required.
(3) Subpart 61.B sets out:
(a) the general requirements for the grant of a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement; and
(b) the requirements for the grant of a flight crew licence, rating or endorsement in recognition of an overseas or military qualification.
Note: A reference to a flight crew licence includes a glider pilot licence: see the definition of flight crew licence in regulation 61.010.
(4) Subpart 61.C sets out rules relating to a certificate of validation of an overseas qualification, including:
(a) requirements for the grant of a certificate of validation; and
(b) the effect of a certificate of validation.
(5) Subpart 61.D sets out obligations that apply to all holders of flight crew licences, ratings and endorsements.
(6) Subpart 61.E:
(a) sets out limitations that apply to the exercise of the privileges of all pilot licences; and
(b) provides for the authorisations to taxi an aircraft and to operate an aircraft radio.
Note: A reference to a pilot licence does not include a glider pilot licence: see the definition of pilot licence in regulation 61.010.
(7) Subparts 61.G to 61.K make particular provision for each kind of pilot licence, including:
(a) the privileges of the licence; and
(b) limitations on the exercise of the privileges; and
(c) the requirements for the grant of the licence.
(8) Subparts 61.L to 61.U provide for ratings and endorsements on pilot licences, setting out:
(a) the privileges of each rating or endorsement; and
(b) limitations on the exercise of the privileges of the rating or endorsement; and
(c) the requirements for the grant of the rating or endorsement; and
(d) for the flight instructor, simulator instructor and flight examiner ratings--obligations that apply to the holder of the rating.
(9) Subparts 61.V to 61.Y provide for flight engineer licences, and ratings and endorsements on flight engineer licences.
(10) Subpart 61.Z makes particular provision for glider pilot licences.