ratings and aircraft endorsements
Pilots may also qualify for aircraft
endorsements and ratings. Endorsements can be either for a particular type of
aircraft or for a class (ie. where a number of aircraft with similar handling
capabilities are grouped for endorsement purposes). The four types of rating
are:
Night (VFR) Rating
The rating allows a pilot to fly at night
(including dusk) in visual meteorological conditions. Applicants must
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hold at least a private pilot licence
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have acquired the specified experience
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have passed a flight test
Instrument Rating
The rating allows a pilot to fly in cloud,
day or night, in non-visual meteorological conditions. Applicants must
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hold at least a private pilot licence
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have passed a training course, a theory exam and flight
test
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have acquired the experience specified
Agricultural Rating
The rating is used for crop spaying for pest
control and fertiliser spreading Applicants must
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hold at least a commercial pilot licence
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have passed a training course, a theory exam and flight
test
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have acquired the experience specified
Applicants must also obtain a chemical rating which is issued
by the Department of Agriculture or Environment in the Australian State where he
or she intends to operate
Instructor Rating
The rating allows the pilot to train other
pilots Applicants must
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hold at least a commercial pilot licence
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have passed a training course, a theory exam (as required)
and flight test for the grade of rating sought
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have acquired the experience specified
Method of issue (all ratings and
endorsements)
CASA has established a Log Book Endorsement
System so that all ratings and endorsements can be issued by an industry
delegate via an entry in the applicant's log book. This enables the applicant to
use the qualification immediately. The delegate forwards the paperwork relating
to the entry to CASA for inclusion in the pilot's flight crew licensing records.
The entries in the log book are proof of any ratings or endorsements held.
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