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A private pilot is permitted to serve as co-pilot on an aircraft…

  • A

    On which a co-pilot is not a requirement.

  • B

    Only if they hold a Commercial Pilot License.

  • C

    Only if the aircraft weight exceeds 5700 kg.

  • D

    Only if they have completed a minimum of 500 flight hours.

SA CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS
PART 61: PILOT LICENSING
61.03.5 Privileges and limitations of a PPL (Aeroplane)

(5) The holder of a PPL (Aeroplane) may

(a) act as co-pilot of any aeroplane on which a co-pilot is not a requirement;
(b) may not act as PIC of an aeroplane that is carrying passengers or freight for reward or hire.
(c) may not be remunerated for acting in any pilot capacity in an aeroplane. 
(d) act as a pilot-in command of an aeroplane in the course of his or her own or employer's business, provided that

(i) the flight is only incidental to that business or employment; and
(ii) the aeroplane does not carry passengers or freight for reward or hire.

Note: The holder of a PPL (Helicopter) may also act as co-pilot of any helicopter on which a co-pilot is not a requirement.

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