(1) Familiarisation training is required when converting to—
(a) an aircraft within a class rating which does not require differences training; or
(b) a variant of a type as specified in the list of aircraft types published by the Director on the Authority website.
(2) Familiarisation training consists of—
(a) theoretical knowledge instruction as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61;
(b) flight training, only if deemed necessary by the instructor, taking into consideration—
(i) the experience level of the applicant; and
(ii) handling characteristics, performance characteristics and weight of the particular aircraft.
(3) Familiarisation flight training, if deemed necessary, may be carried out in an aircraft or in an FSTD approved for the purpose. Such flight training shall be conducted by an ATO or a foreign training organisation.
(4) Familiarisation training does not have to be conducted by an ATO if no flight training is involved.