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(2) For the purposes of this regulation an "instrument rating" means a rating entitling the holder of the licence in which it is included to Ay as pilot in charge under Instrument Flight Rules in accordance with the provisions of sub-paragraph (a) of paragraph (2) of Rule 33 in Schedule H to the Order.

Requirements for obtaining Rating.

81. An applicant for an instrument rating shall be required to satisfy the requirements as respects flying experience, instrument flying tests and technical examination hereunder specified.

Flying Experiance.

The applicant shall be required to produce satisfactory evid- ence that he--

(a) has carried out as pilot in charge of a flying machine not tess than 150 hours' flying, including so hours' cross- country flying by day; and

(b) has carried out as pilot of a Aying machine not less than 40 hours' flying solely by reference to instruments : Provided that

(i) a maximum of 20 hours' instrument flying training carried out on the ground in approved devices may be accepted in part satisfaction of this requirement; and

(i) in the case of an applicant who has passed an approved course of training in instrument flying the said requirement of 40 hours' flying may be reduced to 30 hours, but in such case the maximum of 20 hours' instru- ment flying training referred to in proviso (i)'above shall be reduced to 10 hours.

Instrument Flying Texts.

The applicant shall be required, in the course of an instrument fying lest with an examiner authorized by the Governor on board. to demonstrate his competence to Ry solely by reference to instru- ments and in accordance with the Instrument Flight Rules in Schedule II to the Order.

Technical Examination.

The applicant shall be required to undergo an examination (including practical tests) as to his knowledge of the following subjects

(a) aviation law; (b) flight operation; (c) air navigation;

(i) meteorology; and

(e) the interpretation of signals given in morse code.

Syllabuses of Instrument Flying Texts and Technical Examination,

82. The details of the instrument flying tests (including asymmetric power tests) and the technical examination referred to in regulations 80 and 81 are specified in handbook C.A.P. 36, "Instrument Rating", copies of which may be obtained on application to the. Department of Civil Aviation, Hong Kong or the Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, London,

PRIVATE PILOT's Licence (Flying MachiNES),

Age of Applicant and Period of Licence.

83. (0) An applicant for the grant of a private pilot's licence (flying machines) must be not less than :

17 years of age.

(2) The period for which a licence muy remain in force, following either the grant or any renewal thereof, shall not exceed

(2) twenty-four months if the applicant is less than 40 years

of age; or (b) twelve months if the applicant is 40 years of age or more.

Privileges attaching to Licencs.

84. The holder of the licence shall be entitled tu lly-

(a) as pilot in charge of any private flying machine of a type described or specified in the aircraft rating of the licence: and

(b) as second pilot of any private flying machine of the same class as a flying machine described or specified in the aircraft rating of the licence.