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Rh :(c) subject to regulation 52(3), have successfully passed a practical assessment relating to the class and category of the licence.

(3) An application for a UA pilot licence must—
 * (a) be made after the applicant has successfully passed the practical assessment, and while the applicant holds a valid pass in the theory test;
 * (b) be made in the form and manner required by the Authority;
 * (c) be accompanied by the relevant fee specified in the Second Schedule; and
 * (d) be accompanied by the following information in the form the Authority requires:
 * (i) the identity and contact address of the applicant;
 * (ii) documents evidencing that the applicant has satisfied the requirements in paragraph (2);
 * (iii) any other documents or information that the Authority may require to decide on the application.

(4) The Authority may refuse to consider an application for a UA pilot licence that is—
 * (a) incomplete; or
 * (b) not made in accordance with paragraph (3).

Grant of UA pilot licence

37.—(1) After considering any application for a UA pilot licence, the Authority may—
 * (a) upon being satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to hold the UA pilot licence and is qualified by reason of the applicant’s knowledge, competence and skill to act in the capacity to which the licence relates, grant the UA pilot licence, subject to any conditions that the Authority thinks fit; or
 * (b) refuse to grant the UA pilot licence.