Aeronautical and flying experience

The applicant shall, subject to the provisions of regulation 186 of these Regulations, be required to produce satisfactory evidence that he– (a) has had at least fifty hours experience in flight engineering duties on board the type of aircraft to which the application relates, or one of similar characteristics, during the twelve months immediately preceding the date of the application; and (b) has demonstrated in flight to the satisfaction of the pilot in charge of an aircraft of the type to which the application relates, or one of similar characteristics, his knowledge of emergency procedures and his ability to take appropriate action in the event of any engine failure occurring, particularly during landings and take-offs.