The objective of Part 61 is to set standards, specifications, restrictions, and requirements for the issue of pilot licences and ratings under the Civil Aviation Act 2023, and to ensure New Zealand meets and maintains applicable ICAO standards and recommended practices that relate to eligibility and currency requirements for pilot licences and ratings.
Part 61 prescribes rules relating to the requirements for the issue and holding of pilot licences and ratings (including those for student pilots and private pilots), including conditions, privileges and limitations associated with those licences and ratings.
Download the PDF version of the Part 61 consolidation [PDF 497 KB] or browse the content below.
Consolidations of the Civil Aviation Rules are for reference – they are not the official versions of the rules – to view those, see 'history of amendments'.
The history of amendments below, when expanded, shows copies of the original issue, amendments, and re-issues of this Part. Other legislative changes shown are for reference – to view the full version of the relevant amendment Act, see www.legislation.govt.nz(external link)
NTC 61.365 Robinson Safety Awareness Training - Notice of Requirement [PDF 319 KB]
| Amendment | Effective date | NPRM | Summary of submissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial issue [PDF 1.4 MB] | 5 April 2025 |
For an archived version, which includes history of amendments under the 1990 Act, please see Part 61 archived.
