19.405 Test pilots

• A person must not act as a test pilot for the purpose of testing a prototype aircraft or carrying out experimental flying in an aircraft, unless--
  • (1) the person holds a valid pilot licence or validation permit issued in accordance with Part 61 and is approved by the Director to act as a test pilot for the type of prototype testing or experimental flying that is being undertaken; or
  • (2) the aircraft is a microlight, and the person is authorised by a microlight organisation for the purpose if the organisation's Part 149 certificate authorises the holder to approve a test pilot for the type of prototype testing or experimental flying that is being undertaken; or
  • (3) the aircraft is a glider, and the person is authorised by a gliding organisation for the purpose if the organisation's Part 149 certificate authorises the holder to approve a test pilot for the type of prototype testing or experimental flying that is being undertaken.