§ 61.115 - Balloon rating: Limitations.

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If a person who applies for a private pilot certificate with a balloon rating takes a practical test in a balloon with an airborne heater:

The pilot certificate will contain a limitation restricting the exercise of the privileges of that certificate to a balloon with an airborne heater; and

The limitation may be removed when the person obtains the required aeronautical experience in a gas balloon and receives a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who attests to the person's accomplishment of the required aeronautical experience and ability to satisfactorily operate a gas balloon.

If a person who applies for a private pilot certificate with a balloon rating takes a practical test in a gas balloon:

The pilot certificate will contain a limitation restricting the exercise of the privilege of that certificate to a gas balloon; and

The limitation may be removed when the person obtains the required aeronautical experience in a balloon with an airborne heater and receives a logbook endorsement from an authorized instructor who attests to the person's accomplishment of the required aeronautical experience and ability to satisfactorily operate a balloon with an airborne heater.