(1) An applicant for a night rating must—
(a) hold a valid pilot licence;
(b) submit proof of having completed the training referred to in subregulation (2) below;
(c) submit proof of having passed the theoretical examination referred to in subregulation (3) below; and
(d) have passed the prescribed skills test, referred to in regulation 61.10.4.
(2) An applicant for a night rating must have completed under the auspices of an approved Part 141 ATO—
(a) not less than 5 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction on the material as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 61;
(b) not less than 10 hours of instrument instruction, of which not more than 5 hours may be accumulated in an approved FSTD;
(c) in the case of a night rating on aeroplanes, not less than 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction; or
(d) in the case of a night rating on helicopters, not less than 5 circuits with 5 take-offs and five landings by night as pilot manipulating the controls of the aircraft whilst under dual instruction; and
(e) a dual cross-country flight by night consisting of at least—
(i) in the case of a night rating for aeroplanes a total distance of not less than 150 NM in the course of which full-stop landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made; or
(ii) in the case of a night rating for helicopters, a total distance of not less than 75 NM in the course of which landings at two different aerodromes away from base are made.
(3) A maximum of 5 hours instrument time can be credited towards the 10-hour requirement for a helicopter pilot if the applicant is the holder of an instrument or night rating on aeroplanes and vice versa.