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(d) general knowledge of a balloon and its accessories; in- flation; stowage; management of an ascent; instruments; precautions against cold and high altitudes;
(e) practical knowledge of aviation law, with particular reference to the Order and the Regulations issued there, under, also knowledge of any information notified with respect to the responsibilities of a pilot; and
(A) elementary meteorology in relation to-
(i) meteorological clements and observations; (ii) seasonal variations affecting weather;
(iii) the recognition of weather conditions while flying; (iv) the interpretation of synoptic charts and the weather associated with different types of pressure systems;
(v) arrangements for the issue of weather reports and forecasts for aviation.
Captive Balloons.
141. The following additional tests and examination shall, subject to the provisions of regulation 142, be required in respect of applications for licences to include also the flying of captive balloons-
(1) Practical Flying Test-The applicant shall produce satisfactory evidence that he has completed six ascents on different days in sole control of a captive balloon, and has carried out satisfactorily the management from the ground of three ascents and descents of a captive balloon on different days (which may, however, be days on which some of the six ascents in sole control have been carried out).
(2) Technical Examination.
(a) general knowledge of a capilve balloon of the type for which the licence is required; accessories; in- flation; rigging; valve adjustments; management of an ascent; instruments; and
(b) general knowledge of winches and cables.
Exemption for Military Pilots.
142. An applicant who has at any time qualified as a pilot of balloons or airships in any of Her Majesty's air forces may, at the discretion of the Director and according to the applicant's qualifications and experience, be exempted from all or any part of the practical flying tests and technical examination, except as regards the examination subjects specified at (e) and (/) in regula- tion 140.
Flying Experience for Renewal of Licence.
143. An applicant for the renewal of a licence shall be re- quired to produce satisfactory evidence that he has had reasonable flying experience as a pilot of balloons during the twelve months immediately preceding the date of the application. In default of such evidence the applicant may be required to undergo all or any part of the practical flying tests and technical examination specified for the grant of a licence, as the Director may consider appropriate in the circumstances of the case.
AIRSHIP PILOT'S LICENCES.
First, Secosd and Third CLASS.
Age of Applicant and Period of Licence.
144. (1) An applicant for the grant of an airship pilot's licence, first class, second class or third class, must he not less than 19 years of age.
(2) The period for which a licence may remain in force. following either the grant or any renewal thereof, shall not exceed the following periods-
Third class licence:
Second class licence:
First class licence:
six months.
twelve months.
twelve months.
Aircraft Rating.
145. A licence shall include an aircraft rating specifying the types of airships which, subject to regulation 146, the bolder is entitled to fly.