(1) A student pilot is authorised to conduct a solo flight in an aircraft only if:
(a) the student pilot has, within the previous 30 days and in the same type of aircraft, successfully completed a dual flight check; and
(b) as a result of the flight, his or her solo flight time since he or she last successfully completed a dual flight check would not exceed 3 hours.
(2) However, paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to the student pilot if the student pilot is enrolled in an integrated training course.
(3) In addition, paragraph (1)(b) does not apply to a student pilot in relation to the conduct of a solo flight in an aircraft if the pilot is undergoing training, conducted by a Part 141 operator, for the grant under Part 61 of a private pilot licence, or commercial pilot licence, with a rating for that category of aircraft, and:
(a) the pilot holds a recreational pilot licence with such a rating; or
(b) the Part 141 operator certifies, in writing, that the operator is satisfied that:
(i) the student pilot is competent to safely conduct a solo flight in an aircraft of the same category; and
(ii) the student pilot has met the competency standards for the
grant, under Part 61, of a recreational pilot licence with a rating for
that category of aircraft.