ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Aviation (Aerial Work-General Operations) Regulations, 2025
32. Knowledge and skills of applicant
Edition: 2026-03-25 · In force
32. Knowledge and skills of applicant
(1)Except as provided in subregulation (4), the applicant for a certificate or the chief pilot designated in accordance with Regulation 36 (1) shall demonstrate to the Authority satisfactory knowledge and skill regarding rotorcraft external-load operations as set out in subregulation (2) and (3).(2)An applicant or a chief pilot referred to in subregulation (1) shall take a test of knowledge covering the following subjects—(a)steps to be taken before starting operation, including a survey of the flight area;(b)proper method of loading, rigging, or attaching the external-load;(c)performance capabilities, under approved operating procedures and limitations, of the rotorcraft to be used;(d)proper instructions of flight crew and ground workers; and(e)appropriate rotorcraft-load combination flight manual.(3)An applicant who is a chief pilot referred to in subregulation (1), shall take a skill test which requires appropriate manoeuvres for each class requested, and the following appropriate manoeuvres shall demonstrate each load class in the rotorcraft(a)take-offs and landings;(b)demonstration of directional control while hovering;(c)acceleration from a hover;(d)flight at operational airspeeds;(e)approaches to landing or working area;(f)manoeuvring the external-load into the release position; and(g)demonstration of winch operation if it is installed to hoist the external-load.(4)Compliance with subregulations (2) and (3) need not be shown if the Authority finds, on the basis of the applicant's or his designated chief pilot's previous experience and safety record in rotorcraft external-load operations, that his knowledge and skill are adequate.