(1) The ratings for pilots are as follows—
(a) category rating—
(i) aeroplane; and
(ii) helicopter;
(b) class rating—
(i) single-engine aeroplane (land);
(ii) single-engine aeroplane (sea);
(iii) . . . (Intentionally left as is);
(iv) . . . (Intentionally left as is);
(iv) . . . (Intentionally left as is);
(vi) multi-engine aeroplane (land); and
(vii) multi-engine aeroplane (sea);
(c) type rating—
(i) aeroplane certified as airworthy for operation with minimum crew of at least more than one pilot;
(ii) turbojet and turbofan powered aeroplane;
(iii) a helicopter certified for multi-crew operation; and
(iv) any aircraft considered necessary by the Director;
(d) ratings for special purposes—
(i) night rating;
(ii) instrument rating;
(iii) flight instructor rating;
(iv) post-maintenance test flight rating;
(iv) test pilot rating;
(vi) tug pilot rating;
(vii) helicopter sling load rating;
(viii) helicopter winching rating;
(ix) helicopter game or livestock cull rating;
(x) agricultural pilot rating;
(xi) aerobatics rating; and
(xii) tow rating.
(2) The class ratings for aeroplanes must be in accordance with the list as described in Document SA-CATS 61.9.
(3) The type ratings for helicopters issued in terms of this Part comprise a type rating by name for each type of helicopter.
(4) In order to act as a flight crew member of another variant of the aircraft within a particular class rating, differences or familiarisation training may be required as prescribed in regulation 61.09.7 (2).
(5) The holder of a licence issued in terms of Part 61 shall not be required to be issued with a national pilot licence in terms of Part 62 for the purpose of flying conventionally controlled microlight aeroplanes and light sport aeroplanes: Provided that he or she—
(a) undergoes differences or familiarisation training; and
(b) complies with the relevant requirements in Part 62 the type by name or class rating, as the case may be, of the aeroplanes endorsed into his or her logbook by a suitably rated instructor.