Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2024

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Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2024as amendedmade under regulations 11.160 and 11.205 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and subregulations 5(1) and (1A) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988.This compilation was prepared on 9 July 2026 and includes amendment F2026L00923. It is a compilation of Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2024, as amended and in force on 9 July 2026.Prepared by the Legal Services Branch, Legal Division, Civil Aviation Safety Authority, Canberra.Compilation No. 2.ContentsPage1 Name3 Repeal4 Application5 Interpretation5A SAB flight permits5B Certain relevant aircraft authorised to fly without certificate of airworthiness5C Authorisation to perform duty without civil aviation authority6 Exemptions7 General conditions8 Flight conditions8A Flying training that may be conducted — certain relevant aircraft8B Controlled aerodromes, Class A, B, C or D airspace and restricted areas8C Online self-assessment of medical fitness8D Conditions — pilots holding current record of class 5 medical self-declaration only9 Flight height and separation limitations10 Approval of flights not complying with flight conditions11 Transitional provisions12 Savings Provision — Civil Aviation Order 95.32 Amendment Instrument 2026Note to Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2024

1 Name #

1.1 This instrument is Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2024.1.2 This instrument may be cited as Civil Aviation Order 95.32.1.3 A reference in a CASA instrument (being an instrument issued by CASA under a statutory power to issue the instrument) to section 95.32 of the Civil Aviation Orders is taken to be a reference to this instrument.

3 Repeal #

This instrument is repealed at the end of 1 December 2027.

4 Application #

4.1 This Order applies to a single-place or two-place powered parachute or a single-place or two-place weight-shift-controlled aeroplane if:(a) it is listed with a sport aviation body; andNote See definition of listed in paragraph 5.1.(b) it is a kind of aircraft described in item 1, 2, 3 or 4 of Table 1.Table 1Item | Description1The aircraft:(a) was wholly assembled by a commercial manufacturer or from a kit supplied by a commercial manufacturer; and(b) is one to which at least one of the following applies:(i) the manufacturer of the aircraft or kit was the holder of a certificate of approval under regulation 30 of CAR for the manufacture of aircraft or kits of that kind;(ii) the aircraft or kit was manufactured in accordance with an approval given by CASA;(iii) in the case of an aircraft or kit that was exported to Australia — a certificate or approval, which is acceptable to CASA and relates to the airworthiness of the aircraft or the aircraft that could be assembled from the kit, has been issued by a competent issuing authority (being the NAA of a Contracting State or any other body that CASA has accepted in writing as competent to issue such documents for such aircraft or kits); and(c) has a maximum take-off weight not exceeding:(i) if not equipped to operate on water — 600 kilograms; or(ii) if equipped to operate on water — 650 kilograms; and(d) has, in the case of a weight-shift-controlled aeroplane, a Vs0 stall speed not exceeding 45 knots; and(e) complies with:(i) CAP 482: British Civil Airworthiness Requirements – Section S – Small Light Aeroplanes, as it exists from time to time; or(ii) such other design requirements as CASA has determined to be acceptable in relation to the aircraft, or an aircraft of that kind.2The aircraft:(a) is an amateur-built aircraft; and(b) has a single propeller and a single engine; and(c) has a maximum take-off weight not exceeding:(i) if not equipped to operate on water — 600 kilograms; or(ii) if equipped to operate on water — 650 kilograms; and(d) has a Vs0 stall speed not exceeding 45 knots.3The aircraft is a light sport aircraft:(a) manufactured by a qualified manufacturer (within the meaning of regulation 21.172 of CASR); and(b) for which a special certificate of airworthiness of a kind specified in subparagraph 21.175(a)(iv) of the definition of special certificate of airworthiness is in force, or would be in force were it not for the operation of paragraph 21.181(4)(a) of CASR.4The aircraft is a light sport aircraft:(a) to which paragraph 21.191(j) or (k) of CASR applies; and(b) for which an experimental certificate:(i) is in force under regulation 21.195A of CASR; or(ii) would be in force were it not for the operation of subregulation 21.195B(4) of CASR.4.2 This Order does not apply to an aircraft to which Civil Aviation Order 95.10 applies.

5 Interpretation #

Note In this Order, certain terms and expressions have the same meaning as they have in the Act and the regulations. These include: ASAO, aircraft flight manual instructions, amateur-built aircraft, authorised person, aviation safety radio frequency, certificate of airworthiness, exposition, flying training, inoperative, light sport aircraft, maximum take-off weight, pilot certificate, private operation, restricted area, sport aviation body, standard certificate of airworthiness, VFR, VMC and VMC criteria.5.1 In this Order, unless the contrary intention appears:acceptable correcting lenses means correcting lenses (which may be a pair of spectacles or a combination of contact lenses and a pair of spectacles) to satisfy the requirements of item 1.36 of table 67.150 of CASR.Act means the Civil Aviation Act 1988.automatic ELT has the meaning given by section 26.50 of the Part 91 MOS.aviation English language proficiency assessment has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR.Aviation Medical Certificate (Basic Class 2) means a certificate issued by CASA to a person, under a legislative instrument made by CASA, on the basis that the person meets the medical standard basic class 2, as the medical standard exists at the time CASA issues the certificate.Note At the time of making Civil Aviation Order 95.32 Amendment Instrument 2026, an Aviation Medical Certificate (Basic Class 2) is issued under CASA EX11/25 — Medical Certification (Basic Class 2 Medical Certificate) Exemption 2025 (freely available to view or download at <https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2025L00270>).Aviation Medical Guidelines means the document entitled Guidelines – Medical Assessment for Aviation, as published by CASA from time to time.Note At the time of making Civil Aviation Order 95.32 Amendment Instrument 2026, version 1.1 (dated September 2025) of the Guidelines – Medical Assessment for Aviation was freely available to view or download on CASA’s website at <https://casa.gov.au>.CAO 20.18 means Civil Aviation Order 20.18, as in force immediately before the commencement of the Civil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Flight Operations—Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2021.close relative, of a person, means the spouse or a parent, child or sibling of the person.conditional private driver licence means a private driver licence issued by a driver licensing authority of a State or Territory as a conditional licence in accordance with a law in force in the State or Territory and that is issued subject to any of the following conditions:(a) that the holder must wear correcting lenses at all times while driving;(b) that the holder is only authorised to drive during daylight hours;(c) that the holder must drive only a motor vehicle that is fitted with a specified driver aid or that is modified as directed by the driver licensing authority or as printed on the licence;(d) that the driver is regularly medically assessed for fitness to drive.controlled aerodrome endorsement has the same meaning as in Division 61.G.2 of CASR.controlled airspace endorsement has the same meaning as in Division 61.G.2 of CASR.current:(a) for an Aviation Medical Certificate (Basic Class 2) — means the period beginning from when the certificate is issued by CASA and ending at the time and date of expiry, as recorded on the certificate; and(b) for a class 1 medical certificate — has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR; and(c) for a class 2 medical certificate — has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR; and(d) for a record of class 5 medical self-declaration, means:(i) the renewal date specified in the record has not passed; and(ii) the person to whom CASA gave the record has not been required to surrender the record for one of the reasons mentioned in paragraph 8D.4;(e) for a recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate — has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR; and(f) for an aviation English language proficiency assessment — has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR.disqualifying medical condition means any of the following:(a) epilepsy and other seizure disorders, or diseases that could cause seizures;(b) blackouts or other sudden alterations of consciousness, or diseases that could cause these;(c) insulin-treated diabetes;(d) high-risk pregnancy;(e) lung disease that requires oxygen therapy;(f) intracranial malignancies;(g) visual field or visual acuity that does not meet the private vehicle driver standards set out in the publication Assessing fitness to drive for commercial and private vehicle drivers, as existing from time to time;Note At the time of making Civil Aviation Order 95.32 Amendment Instrument 2026, the publication titled Assessing fitness to drive for commercial and private vehicle drivers, 6th edition, 2022 is freely available by searching for the publication title on the Austroads Publications page, located at <https://austroads.gov.au/publications>.(h) hearing loss that means the person is unable to understand conversational voice at a distance of 2 metres at the time of the assessment, whether unaided or with the assistance of a medically prescribed hearing aid;(i) any neurological or other functional impairment that causes the person not to be able to operate the flight controls safely in all circumstances when in the flying environment;(j) any musculoskeletal disability, disorder or disease of the bones, joints, muscles, or tendons, which would limit or restrict the normal manipulation of aircraft controls, or would require physical modifications to the aircraft to enable appropriate manipulation of the controls;(k) any other abnormality, disability, or disease (active or latent) or injury that can become suddenly and unpredictably safety-relevant in the flying environment;(l) any other medical condition that makes a person unable to safely perform all required aspects of the flying task that the person intends to perform;(m) any disease or condition that reduces the capacity of a person to undertake the online self-assessment of medical fitness process, including to make a declaration or give an undertaking as part of that process, including, but not limited to, the following:(i) dementia or other memory disorders, including, but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and Lewy Body dementia;(ii) psychotic disorders or psychiatric diseases with psychotic features, including, but not limited to, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder;(iii) any other disease that includes cognitive impairment or decline as a known part of the natural history of the disease, including, but not limited to, Parkinson’s disease and traumatic brain injury.disqualifying medication or substance means any of the following medications or substances that, if taken or used regularly at the dosage or amount taken by the person concerned, may reduce the person’s capacity to safely perform all required aspects of the flying task that the person intends to perform, or to undertake the online self-assessment of medical fitness process (including making a declaration or giving an undertaking as part of that process):(a) benzodiazepines and other sedatives, including, but not limited to, diazepam and alprazolam;(b) antipsychotics, including, but not limited to, olanzapine, quetiapine and aripiprazole;(c) tricyclic antidepressants, including, but not limited to, amitriptyline;(d) mood stabilising medications, including, but not limited to, lithium and sodium valproate;(e) narcotic analgesics, including, but not limited to, hydromorphone, codeine, morphine and oxycodone;(f) pain-modifying medications, including, but not limited to, gabapentin and pregabalin;(g) Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol;(h) 6-Acetyl morphine;(i) Amphetamine;(j) Benzoylecgonine;(k) Cocaine;(l) Codeine;(m) Dexamphetamine;(n) Methylamphetamine;(o) Methylenedioxyamphetamine;(p) Methylenedioxymethylamphetamine;(q) Morphine;(r) any medication that causes the pilot to have an alteration in sensory function, motor function or cognition.flight radio endorsement has the same meaning as in Division 61.G.2 of CASR.flying instructor authorisation, in relation to a relevant aircraft, means an authorisation, however described, that:(a) is issued to a person (the holder) by the relevant sport aviation body in accordance with its operations manual or, if the sport aviation body is an ASAO, its exposition; and(b) confers privileges on the holder to conduct flying training in the aircraft.kit-built aircraft means:(a) in the case of a light sport aircraft — an aircraft that:(i) has been assembled from a kit manufactured by a qualified manufacturer and in relation to which the applicant can give the information, statement and documents required by paragraph 21.193(e) of CASR; and(ii) has been assembled in accordance with the kit manufacturer’s instructions for assembling the aircraft; and(iii) is of the same make and model as an aircraft covered by regulation 21.186 of CASR that has been issued with a special certificate of airworthiness; and(b) in any other case —an aircraft that has been assembled by a person who undertook the assembly solely for the person’s own education or recreation from a kit supplied by a commercial manufacturer.listed: an aircraft is listed with a sport aviation body if:(a) the sport aviation body’s approved function is or includes administering the aircraft; and(b) the sport aviation body holds a record of:(i) a description of the aircraft (by reference to its make, model and serial number or construction number) and the identity of the aircraft’s operator; and(ii) the identifying mark issued for the aircraft by the sport aviation body in accordance with its operations manual or technical manual, or, if the sport aviation body is an ASAO, its exposition; and(c) in the case of a Part 149 aircraft within the meaning of the Part 149 Manual of Standards — the aircraft is registered with an ASAO in accordance with section 14 of the Part 149 Manual of Standards.medical condition — see paragraph 5.3.medically significant condition has the meaning given by subregulation 67.010(1) of CASR.medical practitioner means a person entitled to practice as a medical practitioner under a law of a State or Territory.medical standard basic class 2 means the commercial vehicle driver medical standards that apply to drivers of heavy vehicles, public passenger vehicles or vehicles carrying dangerous goods, published by Austroads, without conditions or restrictions other than a requirement to wear glasses or a hearing aid.Note At the time of making Civil Aviation Order 95.32 Amendment Instrument 2026, the commercial vehicle driver medical standards mentioned in the definition of medical standard basic class 2 are included in the publication titled Assessing fitness to drive for commercial and private vehicle drivers, 6th edition, 2022. That publication is freely available by searching for the publication title on the Austroads Publications page, located at <https://austroads.com.au/publications>.NAA, of a Contracting State, means the national airworthiness authority of the State.needs correcting lenses, in relation to a person, means a person:(a) who would fail to qualify for a record of class 5 medical self-declaration where the only medical condition causing such a failure would relate solely to the person’s ophthalmic condition for which the normal use of prescribed refractive correcting lenses is the only medical requirement; and(b) whose visual acuity is corrected by their lenses to:(i) at least 6/12 in 1 eye; and(ii) at least 6/18 in the other eye; and(iii) at least 6/12 in both eyes together; and(c) whose record of class 5 medical self-declaration includes the following information:“The person to whom this record of class 5 medical self-declaration relates must wear correcting lenses at all times when relying on this medical self-declaration in the exercise of functions and privileges for aviation purposes.”.online self-assessment of medical fitness process means the process described in subsection 8C.Note The steps in the online self-assessment of medical fitness process, listed in subsection 8C, include a requirement that the person involved is provided with a copy of the Aviation Medical Guidelines.operations manual, in relation to the relevant sport aviation body for a relevant aircraft, means the manual, approved from time to time by CASA, that contains the practices, procedures, instructions and other information by which the sport aviation body ensures the operational safety of the aircraft in accordance with the civil aviation legislation.operative, for anything, means that the thing is not inoperative.Order means Civil Aviation Order.Part 61-equivalent controlled aerodrome endorsement, in relation to a pilot authorisation, means an endorsement issued by RAAus in accordance with requirements that are, under the RAAus exposition, equivalent to the standards for:(a) a controlled aerodrome endorsement issued under Part 61 of CASR; and(b) a flight radio endorsement issued under Part 61 of CASR.Note 1 The controlled aerodrome endorsement standards under Part 61 of CASR are mentioned in Appendix G.5 of Schedule 1, and in Schedule 2, to the Part 61 MOS.Note 2 The flight radio endorsement standards under Part 61 of CASR are mentioned in Appendix G.7 of Schedule 1, and in Schedule 2, to the Part 61 MOS.Part 61-equivalent controlled airspace endorsement, in relation to a pilot authorisation, means an endorsement issued by RAAus in accordance with requirements, under the RAAus exposition, equivalent to the standards for:(a) a controlled airspace endorsement issued under Part 61 of CASR; and(b) a flight radio endorsement issued under Part 61 of CASR.Note 1 The controlled airspace endorsement standards under Part 61 of CASR are mentioned in Appendix G.6 of Schedule 1, and in Schedule 2, to the Part 61 MOS.Note 2 The flight radio endorsement standards under Part 61 of CASR are mentioned in Appendix G.7 of Schedule 1, and in Schedule 2, to the Part 61 MOS.Part 61 MOS means the Part 61 Manual of Standards Instrument 2014, as in force from time to time.Part 91 MOS means the Part 91 Manual of Standards.pilot authorisation means a pilot certificate, or a rating or endorsement on a pilot certificate, and includes, without limitation, a flying instructor authorisation.pilot authorisation applicant means a person who has applied to RAAus for the grant of a pilot authorisation (whether or not the person has applied after a pilot authorisation they held was cancelled).powered parachute has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.Note A powered parachute to which this Order applies under subsection 4 is a Part 103 aircraft.private driver licence means a private driver licence issued by a driver licensing authority of a State or Territory in accordance with a law in force in the State or Territory authorising the holder to drive:(a) a motor vehicle with a maximum loaded mass that is not greater than 4.5 tonnes and that is constructed or equipped to seat not more than 12 adults (including the driver); or(b) a car-based motor tricycle; or(c) a motor bike; or(d) a motor trike (other than a car-based motor tricycle) that does not have a body type commonly known as, or similar to, a sedan, station wagon, coupe, convertible, roadster, utility, tray top or van; or(e) any tractor or implement.problematic use of a substance means the use of one or more psychoactive substances by aviation personnel in a way that:(a) constitutes a direct hazard to the user or endangers the lives, health or welfare of others; or(b) causes or worsens an occupational, social, mental or physical problem or disorder.Note This definition is based on the definition of Problematic use of substances in section 1.1 of Annex 1, Personnel Licensing, to the Chicago Convention.psychoactive substance means:(a) alcohol; or(b) opioids; or(c) cannabinoids; or(d) sedatives and hypnotics; or(e) cocaine; or(f) any other psychostimulants, hallucinogens, and volatile solvents, excluding caffeine or nicotine.Note This definition is based on the definition of Psychoactive substances in section 1.1 of Annex 1, Personnel Licensing, to the Chicago Convention.RAAus means Recreational Aviation Australia Limited.RAAus appointed person, in relation to the inspection of a record of class 5 medical self-declaration, means a person who:(a) is appointed by RAAus in its capacity as an ASAO to perform an approved function on its behalf; and(b) has duties and responsibilities, set out in the RAAus exposition for an appointed person, conducting audits or surveillance in relation to an approved function of RAAus mentioned in section 20 or 21 of the Part 149 Manual of Standards.Note 1 Under subsection 149.220(2) of CASR, an ASAO must maintain a register containing particular information for each person appointed by the ASAO to perform an approved function on behalf of the ASAO.Note 2 Subsection 20(1) of the Part 149 Manual of Standards prescribes the aviation administration function of administering the flight operations of a Part 149 aircraft, including authorising individuals to perform a duty essential to the operation of the aircraft. Subsections 20(2) to (6) set out the scope of the function, along with activities and authorisations administered under the function. Subsection 21(1) prescribes the aviation administration function of administering a person that conducts flying training, or flight tests, in relation to a Part 149 aircraft (a Part 149 flying training organisation). Subsections 21(2) to (4) set out the following:(a) the scope of the function;(b) under the function, a person may be authorised to be a Part 149 flying training organisation that, for the aircraft, does one or more of the activities mentioned in subsection (3);(c) the circumstances in which a Part 149 training organisation conducts flying training, or a flight test, in relation to the aircraft.RAAus restricted pilot means a person who:(a) holds a student pilot certificate, a converting pilot certificate or a pilot certificate, issued by or under the delegated authority of RAAus; and(b) is authorised to fly a solo flight by a person approved by RAAus, in accordance with the RAAus exposition, to carry out flying training.record of class 5 medical self-declaration, in relation to a person, means a document given to the person by CASA to acknowledge that the person has successfully completed the online self-assessment of medical fitness process.recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate has the meaning given by regulation 61.010 of CASR.regularly taking or using, in relation to the taking or using of a medication or substance by a particular person, means taking or using the medication or substance on most days, in circumstances in which the disease or symptoms for which the person is taking or using the medication or substance can be expected to become significantly worse if the medication or substance is not taken or used on most days.relevant aircraft means an aircraft to which this Order applies under subsection 4.relevant sport aviation body, in relation to an aircraft, person or activity, means a sport aviation body whose approved function is or includes administering the aircraft, person or activity (whether or not the sport aviation body is an ASAO).renewal date, in relation to a person’s record of class 5 medical self-declaration, means the date specified in it as the date when the self-declaration ends (unless the person has been earlier required to surrender the self-declaration), which will be:(a) 5 years after the date of successful completion of the self-assessment process set out in subsection 8C — in the case of a person who was younger than 40 when that process was successfully completed and does not also hold a conditional private driver licence; or(b) 2 years after the date of successful completion — in the case of a person:(i) who was younger than 40 when that process was successfully completed and who holds a conditional private driver licence; or(ii) who was between 40 and 75 years old when that process was successfully completed; or(c) 1 year after the date of successful completion — in the case of a person who was 75 years old or older when that process was successfully completed.SAB flight permit: see subsection 5A.safety-relevant, in relation to a medical condition, means a condition that reduces, or is likely to reduce, the ability of someone who has it to:(a) in the case of a RAAus restricted pilot — conduct a solo flight; or(b) in the case of a pilot authorisation applicant — undertake a flight test in an aircraft; or(c) in the case of a person who holds a pilot authorisation — exercise the privileges of the authorisation in a single-pilot operation in an aircraft.single-place aircraft: an aircraft is a single-place aircraft if it has been designed, manufactured or certificated to carry only the pilot and no other persons.SSR has the meaning given by section 26.67 of the Part 91 MOS.successfully completed the online self-assessment of medical fitness process — see subsection 8C.suitable landing area means an area in which a relevant aircraft may be landed without endangering the safety, or damaging the property, of persons unconnected with the operation of the aircraft.surveillance equipment has the meaning given by section 26.67 of the Part 91 MOS.survival ELT has the meaning given by section 26.51 of the Part 91 MOS.technical manual, in relation to the relevant sport aviation body for a relevant aircraft, means the manual, approved from time to time by CASA, that contains:(a) airworthiness, design and maintenance standards; and(b) aeronautical practices and test procedures and processes;by which the relevant sport aviation body ensures the technical safety of the aircraft in accordance with the civil aviation legislation.transponder has the meaning given by section 26.67 of the Part 91 MOS.two-place aircraft: an aircraft is a two-place aircraft if it has been designed, manufactured or certificated to carry the pilot and no more than one other person.Vs0 stall speed, as determined by design standards or certification requirements for an aircraft, is the stalling speed, or minimum steady flight speed, at which the aircraft is controllable with:(a) wing flaps in the landing position; and(b) landing gear extended; and(c) engine idling with the throttle closed; and(d) centre of gravity in the most forward position; and(e) maximum take-off weight.weight-shift-controlled aeroplane has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.Note A weight-shift-controlled aircraft to which this Order applies under subsection 4 is not a Part 103 aircraft.5.2 A reference in this Order to a class of airspace is a reference to the volumes of airspace of that class, as determined by CASA in the Determination of Airspace and Controlled Aerodromes, Etc. (Designated Airspace Handbook) Instrument, as in force from time to time.5.3 A reference in this Order to a medical condition (other than pregnancy, a consequence of pregnancy or the termination of a pregnancy) includes both such a condition that is congenital and one that is the result of injury or illness.

5A SAB flight permits #

5A.1 In this Order:SAB flight permit, in relation to an aircraft, means an authorisation, however described, issued by the relevant sport aviation body in accordance with its operations manual or technical manual, or, if the sport aviation body is an ASAO, its exposition, that confirms the sport aviation body’s oversight of the aircraft’s operation.5A.2 For the purposes of this Order, but without limitation, an SAB flight permit is taken to be in force for a relevant aircraft, other than an aircraft to which paragraph 5A.3 applies, if:(a) on 1 December 2023, the aircraft is listed with a relevant sport aviation body; and(b) the aircraft remains listed with the sport aviation body; and(c) in the case of an aircraft that is type certificated — the aircraft has not been modified such that the aircraft no longer complies with the type design for which a type certificate or type acceptance certificate issued under CASR, or a certificate of type approval issued under CAR, is in force.5A.3 This paragraph applies to an aircraft for which a certificate of airworthiness is in force, or would be in force were it not for the operation of paragraph 21.181(4)(a) or subregulation 21.195B(4) of CASR.

5B Certain relevant aircraft authorised to fly without certificate of airworthiness #

5B.1 Subject to the other subsections in this Order, a relevant aircraft to which paragraph 5B.2 applies is, for the purposes of regulation 200.020 of CASR (and for those purposes only), an Australian aircraft that is exempt from CASR (other than Parts 1, 11, 21, 33, 35, 39, 61, 67, 91, 92, 99 and 149).Note The effect of this provision is that, under regulation 200.020 of CASR, for the purposes of paragraph 20AA(3)(b) of the Act, such an aircraft is authorised to fly without a certificate of airworthiness.5B.2 This paragraph applies to an aircraft if:(a) an SAB flight permit is in force in relation to the aeroplane; or(b) the aircraft:(i) was issued a certificate of airworthiness under regulation 21.176 of CASR or an experimental certificate under regulation 21.195A of CASR; and(ii) the certificate of airworthiness or experimental certificate is not in force only because of the operation of paragraph 21.181(4)(a) or subregulation 21.195B(4) of CASR.

5C Authorisation to perform duty without civil aviation authority #

5C.1 Subject to the conditions in this Order, for the purposes of paragraph 20AB(1)(b) of the Act, a person performing a duty that is essential to the operation of a relevant aircraft during flight time is authorised to do so without a civil aviation authorisation mentioned in paragraph 20AB(1)(a) of the Act.5C.2 Despite paragraph 5B.1, a person who makes an airborne radio transmission on an aeronautical HF frequency must be authorised to transmit using an aeronautical radio under Part 61 or Part 64 of CASR.

6 Exemptions #

6.1 A person who would, but for this subsection, have an obligation in relation to a relevant aircraft specified in an item in Table 2 under a provision of the regulations mentioned in column 2 for the item is exempt from complying with the obligation subject to:(a) any conditions mentioned in column 3 for the provision; and(b) the conditions in this Order;(to the extent to which they are applicable).Table 2 — Conditions for relevant aircraft

Item #

Column 1 #

Aircraft #

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Provision

Column 3 #

Conditions #

1Powered parachutesThe general CASR exempted provisions (see paragraph 6.2)(1) The exemption relating to regulation 91.105 is subject to the condition that, for a flight of an aircraft for which a standard certificate of airworthiness:(a) is in force under regulation 21.176 of CASR; or(b) would be in force were it not for the operation of paragraph 21.181(4)(a) of CASR;the aircraft flight manual instructions must be carried on board the aircraft.(1A) For an aircraft to which paragraph (1) in this item does not apply, the exemption relating to regulation 91.105 is subject to the condition that, for a flight, if the aircraft flight manual instructions require the aircraft flight manual to be carried on board the aircraft, the aircraft flight manual must be so carried.(2) The exemption relating to regulation 91.190 (which makes it an offence if a thing is dropped from an aircraft) only applies if the pilot in command holds a written permission from CASA to drop the thing.(3) The exemption relating to regulation 91.210 (which makes it an offence if a thing is towed by an aircraft without certain authorisations) only applies if the pilot in command holds a written permission from CASA to tow the thing.2 | Powered parachutes | Regulations 91.430, 91.460, 91.600, 91.610, 91.720, 91.780 and 91.785 of CASR3 | Powered parachutes | Parts 4 to 4D (inclusive) of CAR4Weight-shift-controlled aeroplanesThe general CASR exempted provisions (see paragraph 6.2)(1) The exemption relating to regulation 91.105 is subject to the condition that, for a flight, if the aircraft flight manual instructions require the aircraft flight manual to be carried on board the aircraft, the aircraft flight manual must be so carried.(2) The exemption relating to regulation 91.190 (which makes it an offence if a thing is dropped from an aircraft) only applies if the aircraft being towed is a hang glider and the thing being dropped is a tow rope, or tow rope fitting, used to tow the hang glider.(3) The exemption relating to regulation 91.210 (which makes it an offence if a thing is towed by an aircraft without certain authorisations) only applies if the thing being towed is a hang glider.5 | Weight-shift-controlled aeroplanes | Parts 4 to 4D (inclusive) of CARNote Powered parachutes are also exempt from various provisions of Part 91 of CASR by virtue of subregulation 91.030(2) of CASR.6.2 In this subsection:general CASR exempted provisions means the following provisions of CASR:(a) regulations 91.105, 91.110, 91.115, 91.145, 91.155, 91.190, 91.210, 91.267, 91.415, 91.425, 91.550, 91.570, 91.575, 91.585, 91.590, 91.595, 91.605, 91.615, 91.625, 91.725 and 91.915;(b) Subparts 91.K and 91.Y;(c) Parts 13, 45, 47, 64, 90 and 103.

7 General conditions #

Note CASA may, by an approval under subsection 10, authorise a person to fly a relevant aircraft otherwise than in accordance with a condition in this subsection.7.1 The general conditions in paragraphs 7.2 to 7.9 apply in relation to a relevant aircraft.7.2 A relevant aircraft must not be used for the carriage of passengers or cargo for hire or reward.7.3 A relevant aircraft must not be used for aerial application operations within the meaning of regulation 137.010 of CASR.7.4 A relevant aircraft that is a light sport aircraft must not be operated unless a certificate of airworthiness:(a) is in force for the aircraft under regulation 21.176 or 21.195A of CASR; or(b) would be in force were it not for the operation of paragraph 21.181(4)(a) or subregulation 21.195B(4) of CASR.7.5 A relevant aircraft must not be used unless it is for one or more of the following purposes:(a) the personal carriage of the pilot;(b) for a two-place aircraft:(i) the personal carriage of the pilot; or(ii) if the pilot holds a pilot authorisation, issued by the relevant sport aviation body, a privilege of which includes the carriage of a passenger — the personal carriage of the pilot and the carriage of a passenger;(c) the aerial inspection, conducted as a private operation, of livestock, fencing, or farm or pastoral equipment, which is located on land owned by, or under the control of, the pilot or a close relative of the pilot (with the relative’s consent);(d) the flying training, for certain relevant aircraft, permitted by subsection 8A.7.6 A person must not operate a relevant aircraft as pilot in command unless:(a) the person holds a pilot certificate granted by the relevant sport aviation body in accordance with its operations manual, or, if the sport aviation body is an ASAO, its exposition; and(b) subject to the other conditions specified in this Order, the person flies the aircraft in accordance with the privileges and limitations of the certificate.7.7 If the aircraft is being used for flying training, the person conducting the training must hold a flying instructor authorisation issued by the relevant sport aviation body.7.8 Subject to the other conditions set out in this Order, a person operating the aircraft must do so in accordance with the requirements of the relevant sport aviation body’s:(a) operations manual and technical manual; or(b) if the sport aviation body is an ASAO — exposition.7.9 A person maintaining the aircraft must hold the necessary qualification for that activity as specified in, and maintain the aircraft in accordance with, the relevant sport aviation body’s:(a) operations manual and technical manual; or(b) if the sport aviation body is an ASAO — exposition.

8 Flight conditions #

Note CASA may, by an approval under subsection 10, authorise a person to fly a relevant aircraft otherwise than in accordance with a flight condition in this subsection.8.1 The flight conditions in paragraphs 8.1A to 8.1K apply in relation to a relevant aircraft.8.1A A relevant aircraft must only be flown in VMC and in accordance with the VFR.8.1B A relevant aircraft may only be flown during daylight hours.8.1C A relevant aircraft must not conduct aerobatic manoeuvres.8.1D Any cargo carried on board a flight by a relevant aircraft must be securely restrained.8.1E A relevant aircraft must not be flown:(a) at a height of 5 000 feet above mean sea level or higher; or(b) in the VMC criteria specified in item 4 of Table 2.07(3) of the Part 91 MOS;unless the condition in paragraph 9.1 is complied with.8.1F A weight-shift-controlled aeroplane must not be flown at a height less than 500 feet above ground level, and a powered parachute must not be flown at a height less than 300 feet above ground level, unless the conditions specified in paragraphs 9.2 to 9.4 are complied with.8.1G A relevant aircraft must not be flown at a height of 10 000 feet above mean sea level or higher.8.1H A relevant aircraft must not be flown above a body of water at a horizontal distance from a suitable landing area of more than:(a) the distance that the aircraft could glide in case of engine failure; or(b) if each person on board the aircraft is wearing a life jacket and the aircraft is equipped with a serviceable radiocommunication system and an automatic ELT or survival ELT:(i) 25 nautical miles from a suitable landing area; or(ii) in the case of a flight between Tasmania and mainland Australia in either direction — a longer route if taking advantage of safer weather conditions.8.1J A relevant aircraft must not be flown over a populous area or public gathering unless:(a) a certificate of airworthiness is in force under regulation 21.176 of CASR in relation to the aircraft, or would be in force were it not for the operation of paragraph 21.181(4)(a) of CASR; or(b) for an aircraft described in item 1 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1 that has been wholly built and assembled by a commercial manufacturer — an SAB flight permit is in force in relation to the aircraft; or(c) subject to paragraph 8.2, for an aircraft other than one mentioned in subparagraph 8.1J(a) or (b), in the case that:(i) an experimental certificate under regulation 21.195A of CASR is in force in relation to the aircraft, or would be in force were it not for the operation of subregulation 21.195B(4) of CASR; or(ii) an SAB flight permit is in force in relation to the aircraft;there is an approval in force under regulation 91.045 or 91.050 of CASR, that authorises the flight over the populous area or public gathering, which approval imposes no conditions or limitations that would prevent the flight.8.1K A relevant aircraft may only be flown in:(a) Class E or G airspace; or(b) subject to subsection 8B, at a controlled aerodrome, or in Class A, B, C or D airspace or a restricted area.8.2 An approval mentioned in subparagraph 8.1J(c) is not required for a flight of the relevant aircraft if:(a) the flight is over a populous area that is not the built-up area of a city or town; or(b) the flight is over a public gathering and the aircraft is only passing over the public gathering for the purpose of:(i) arrival or departure from an aerodrome in the course of normal navigation; or(ii) transit, in the course of normal navigation.8.3 Any radiocommunications equipment fitted to a relevant aircraft must not be used by a person unless:(a) in the case of transmission in VHF frequency:(i) the person is authorised or qualified to transmit in VHF frequency under Part 61 of CASR; or(ii) the person is authorised to operate VHF radiocommunications equipment by the relevant sport aviation body in accordance with its operations manual, or, if the sport aviation body is an ASAO, its exposition; or(b) in any other case — the person is authorised or qualified to transmit in the relevant frequency in accordance with regulation 91.625 of CASR.8.4 A person must not use a relevant aircraft to tow another aircraft unless:(a) the pilot in command of the aircraft is authorised to do so by the relevant sport aviation body in accordance with a procedure approved in writing by CASA; and(b) the towing aircraft is:(i) certified, by the aircraft’s manufacturer, as suitable for that purpose; or(ii) listed in Civil Aviation Advisory Publication 149, as it exists from time to time, as acceptable to CASA for that purpose; or(iii) approved, in writing, by CASA as being suitable for that purpose.8.5 If a relevant aircraft that is a two-place aircraft is flown over water or more than 50 nautical miles from its departure point, it must carry an automatic ELT or survival ELT.8.6 A relevant aircraft, other than a relevant aircraft to which paragraph 8B.3 applies, that is fitted with, or carries, automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast equipment, must comply with the requirements relating to the equipment in subsection 9B of CAO 20.18.8.7 A relevant aircraft, other than a relevant aircraft to which paragraph 8B.3 applies, that is fitted with, or carries, SSR transponder equipment, must comply with the requirements relating to the equipment in subsections 9BA, 9C and 9E of CAO 20.18.

8A Flying training that may be conducted — certain relevant aircraft #

For the purposes of subparagraph 7.5(d), a relevant aircraft mentioned in column 1 of an item in Table 8A, that meets the description (if any) in column 2 of the item, may be used to conduct the flying training mentioned in column 3 of the item.Table 8A — Flying training that may be conducted: certain relevant aircraft

Item #

Column 1 #

The following relevant aircraft:#

Column 2 #

...that is of the following kind:

Column 3 #

...may be used to conduct the following flying training:#

1 | A two-place aircraft described in item 1 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1 | The aircraft has been wholly built and assembled by a commercial manufacturer | Flying training to enable a person to obtain a pilot certificate, rating or endorsement2A two-place aircraft described in item 1 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1The aircraft:(a) has been wholly built from a kit supplied by a commercial manufacturer; and(b) is an aircraft for which an experimental certificate:(i) is in force under regulation 21.195A of CASR; or(ii) would be in force were it not for the operation of subregulation 21.195B(4) of CASRFlying training to enable an owner or part-owner to:(a) in the case that the owner or part-owner contributed to the aircraft’s assembly — obtain a pilot certificate, or rating or endorsement; or(b) in the case that the owner or part-owner did not contribute to the aircraft’s assembly — obtain a rating or endorsement only3A two-place aircraft described in item 1 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1The aircraft:(a) has been wholly built from a kit supplied by a commercial manufacturer; and(b) is an aircraft for which an SAB flight permit is in forceFlying training to enable an owner or part-owner to:(a) in the case that the owner or part-owner contributed to the aircraft’s assembly — obtain a pilot certificate, or rating or endorsement; or(b) in the case that the owner or part-owner did not contribute to the aircraft’s assembly — obtain a rating or endorsement only4A two-place aircraft described in item 2 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1An SAB flight permit is in force for the aircraftFlying training to enable an owner or part-owner to:(a) in the case that the owner or part-owner contributed to the aircraft’s fabrication and assembly — obtain a pilot certificate, or rating or endorsement; or(b) in the case that the owner or part-owner did not contribute to the aircraft’s fabrication and assembly — obtain a rating or endorsement only5A two-place aircraft described in item 2 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1An experimental certificate:(a) is in force for the aircraft under regulation 21.195A of CASR; or(b) would be in force for the aircraft were it not for the operation of subregulation 21.195B(4) of CASRFlying training to enable an owner or part-owner to:(a) in the case that the owner or part-owner contributed to the aircraft’s fabrication and assembly — obtain a pilot certificate, or rating or endorsement; or(b) in the case that the owner or part-owner did not contribute to the aircraft’s fabrication and assembly — obtain a rating or endorsement only6 | A two-place aircraft described in item 3 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1 | N/A | Flying training to enable an owner or part-owner to obtain a pilot certificate, rating or endorsement7 | A two-place aircraft described in item 4 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1 | Paragraph 21.191(k) of CASR applies to the aircraft | Flying training to enable an owner or part-owner to obtain a pilot certificate, rating or endorsement8A two-place aircraft described in item 4 of Table 1 in paragraph 4.1Paragraph 21.191(j) of CASR applies to the aircraftFlying training to enable an owner or part-owner to:(a) in the case that the owner or part-owner contributed to the aircraft’s assembly — obtain a pilot certificate, or rating or endorsement; or(b) in the case that the owner or part-owner did not contribute to the aircraft’s assembly — obtain a rating or endorsement only

8B Controlled aerodromes, Class A, B, C or D airspace and restricted areas #

8B.1 For the purposes of subparagraph 8.1K(b), a person must not operate a relevant aircraft at a controlled aerodrome, or in Class A, B, C or D airspace or a restricted area, unless the requirements of paragraphs 8B.2 to 8B.7 are met.8B.2 For paragraph 8B.1, the requirements are:(a) a certificate of airworthiness is in force under regulation 21.176 of CASR in relation to the aircraft, or would be in force were it not for the operation of paragraph 21.181(4)(a) of CASR; or(b) an experimental certificate under regulation 21.195A of CASR is in force in relation to the aircraft, or would be in force were it not for the operation of subregulation 21.195B(4) of CASR; or(c) an SAB flight permit is in force in relation to the aircraft.8B.3 For paragraph 8B.1, the requirements are:(a) the aircraft is fitted with a radio capable of two-way communication with air traffic control; and(b) for an aircraft to which subparagraph 8B.2(a) applies:(i) the aircraft complies with the requirements of subsection 26.01(3) and Division 26.16 of the Part 91 MOS in relation to the fitting and operation of surveillance equipment, subject to the variations set out in paragraph 8B.8; and(ii) surveillance equipment fitted to comply with section 26.68 of the Part 91 MOS must be operative except as prescribed by section 26.73 of the Part 91 MOS; and(c) for an aircraft mentioned in subparagraph 8B.2(b) or (c):(i) the aircraft complies with the requirements of subsection 26.01(3) and Division 26.16 of the Part 91 MOS in relation to the fitting and operation of surveillance equipment, subject to the variations set out in paragraph 8B.8, as if the aircraft is a relevant aircraft within the meaning given by section 26.66 of the Part 91 MOS; and(ii) surveillance equipment fitted to comply with section 26.68 of the Part 91 MOS must be operative except as prescribed by section 26.73 of the Part 91 MOS; and(d) the pilot in command of a relevant aircraft complies with the requirements of Division 26.16 of the Part 91 MOS mentioned in subparagraphs (b) and (c).8B.4 For paragraph 8B.1, the requirements are that the pilot in command of a relevant aircraft must hold a current certificate or record of one of the following kinds:(a) an Aviation Medical Certificate (Basic Class 2);(b) a class 1 medical certificate;(c) a class 2 medical certificate;(d) a record of class 5 medical self-declaration;(e) a recreational aviation medical practitioner’s certificate.8B.5 For paragraph 8B.1, the requirements are that the pilot in command of a relevant aircraft must not operate a relevant aircraft at a controlled aerodrome, or in Class A, B, C, D airspace or a restricted area, unless:(a) if the pilot is an RAAus restricted pilot —the pilot is, in relation to English language proficiency, authorised or qualified to transmit on an aviation safety radio frequency in accordance with the RAAus exposition; and(b) if the pilot is not an RAAus restricted pilot — the pilot has a current aviation English language proficiency assessment; and(c) the pilot is carrying a copy of a current certificate or record mentioned in paragraph 8B.4.8B.6 For paragraph 8B.1, in relation to operating at a controlled aerodrome, the requirements are that the pilot in command of a relevant aircraft:(a) holds a pilot licence with an aircraft category rating, the valid privileges of which include operating at a controlled aerodrome, and has a valid flight review for the aircraft’s class rating under Part 61 of CASR; or(b) holds a Part 61-equivalent controlled aerodrome endorsement; or(c) is undertaking one of the following activities in accordance with requirements specified in, or authorised by or under, the RAAus exposition:(i) flying training for a pilot authorisation;(ii) taking a flight test for a pilot authorisation;(iii) meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for a pilot authorisation.8B.7 For paragraph 8B.1, in relation to operating in Class A, B, C, D airspace or a restricted area, the requirements are that the pilot in command of a relevant aircraft:(a) holds a pilot licence with an aircraft category rating, the valid privileges of which include operating in controlled airspace, and has a valid flight review for the aircraft’s class rating under Part 61 of CASR; or(b) holds a Part 61-equivalent controlled airspace endorsement; or(c) is undertaking one of the following activities in accordance with requirements specified in, or authorised by or under, the RAAus exposition:(i) flying training for a pilot authorisation;(ii) taking a flight test for a pilot authorisation;(iii) meeting the aeronautical experience requirements for a pilot authorisation.8B.8 For the purposes of subparagraphs 8B.3(b) and (c), the variations are that the following provisions of the Part 91 MOS apply as if the references in the provisions to an “approved Mode S transponder” were references to an “approved transponder”:(a) subparagraph (c)(i) in column 3 of items 3, 3A and 4 of Table 26.68(2); and(b) subparagraph (c)(i) in column 3 of item 2 of Table 26.68A(3).Note 1 Subsections 8 and 8A contain general pilot authorisation requirements.Note 2 Regulation 91.285 of CASR additionally requires a person to hold an approval under regulation 91.045 of CASR to conduct a VFR flight in Class A airspace.Note 3 Certain ultralight aeroplanes operated by approved flight training schools may operate in Class D airspace in accordance with CASA EX65/25 — Flight of Certain Ultralight Aeroplanes in Class D Airspace (Approved Flight Training Schools) Instrument 2025.

8C Online self-assessment of medical fitness #

Note This subsection sets out the steps involved in completing the online self-assessment of medical fitness process. If a person successfully completes the process, CASA will automatically acknowledge that completion with a record of class 5 medical self-declaration.

Applicant must be at least 16 #

8C.1 A person is eligible to apply for the online self-assessment of medical fitness process only if the person is at least 16 years old.

Completing the online self-assessment of medical fitness process #

8C.2 A person has successfully completed the online self-assessment of medical fitness process if the person:(a) has applied in the approved application form on the online portal identified on the CASA website for that purpose and has paid the approved fee; and(b) has included with that application all the information required by the approved form or by this instrument; and(c) has been provided with a copy of, or link to, the Aviation Medical Guidelines; and(d) has declared that they have read and understood the Aviation Medical Guidelines and referred to them in the process of completing the online self-assessment of their medical fitness; and(e) has passed an online medical knowledge check that addresses the human factors syllabus, including medical fitness; and(f) has declared that they have referred to and followed medical guidance, where relevant, or appropriate advice from their healthcare practitioner (for example, their general medical practitioner or optometrist) when completing the online self-assessment of their medical fitness; and(g) has made full and accurate disclosure of the following health matters existing at the time of the self-assessment, whether or not the matters are covered by the Aviation Medical Guidelines:(i) the state of the person’s health generally;(ii) the medical conditions, or symptoms of possible medical conditions, that the person is aware of having (if any);(iii) the medical treatment (if any) the person is receiving, or was receiving during the 2 years before the online self-assessment of their medical fitness;(iv) the medications or substances (if any) that the person is taking or using, or was taking or using during the 2 years before the online self-assessment of their medical fitness;(v) any change in health, medical conditions, symptomology or medications or substances taken or used (if any) since last attending or consulting with a medical practitioner; and(h) has declared that they:(i) have never had a private driver licence refused or cancelled on the grounds that they did not comply with the required medical standards or had failed to undergo a required medical examination; and(ii) have never had a class 1, 2 or 3 medical certificate refused or cancelled by CASA or by a medical practitioner; and(iii) do not have an established medical history or clinical diagnosis of a disqualifying medical condition; and(iv) are not regularly taking or using a disqualifying medication or substance; and(v) do not have a personal history of problematic use of a substance; andNote A person with a personal history of problematic use of a substance may be able to get a class 1 medical certificate, one aspect of which is that the medical practitioner certifies that the person has recovered or is in treatment.(i) in the case of a person who has been required by a driver licensing authority of a State or Territory to undergo a medical assessment for fitness to drive — has provided CASA with a copy of a current medical assessment for fitness to drive, obtained in accordance with a law in force in a State or Territory, advising a driver licensing authority of a State or Territory that the person meets the appropriate medical standards under that law.

8D Conditions — pilots holding current record of class 5 medical self-declaration only #

Application — particular kind of pilot #

8D.1 This subsection applies to a pilot who:holds a current record of class 5 medical self-declaration but does not hold a current certificate of a kind mentioned in subparagraph 8B.4(a), (b), (c) or (e); andis, or proposes to be, the pilot in command of a flight operating at a controlled aerodrome, or in Class A, B, C, D airspace or a restricted area (a relevant flight).

Must not fly unless not required to surrender record and flight operated before renewal date #

8D.2 A pilot of the kind mentioned in paragraph 8D.1 must not fly as the pilot in command of a relevant flight unless:(a) CASA has given the pilot a record of class 5 medical self-declaration to acknowledge their successful completion of the online self-assessment of medical fitness process; and(b) the pilot has not been required to surrender that record of class 5 medical self-declaration by the condition mentioned in paragraph 8D.4; and(c) the relevant flight is conducted before the renewal date specified in the pilot’s record of class 5 medical self-declaration.

Obligation to notify CASA of certain matters and surrender record of class 5 medical self-declaration #

8D.3 A pilot of the kind mentioned in paragraph 8D.1 must notify CASA within 30 days if:(a) the renewal date specified in their record of class 5 medical self-declaration has passed; or(b) the pilot:(i) knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, that they have a medically significant condition that impairs their ability to fly a relevant flight and that condition has lasted for more than 60 days; or(ii) has a private driver licence refused or cancelled on the grounds that they do not comply with the required medical standards or has failed to undergo required medical examination; or(iii) is clinically diagnosed with a disqualifying medical condition; or(iv) is regularly taking or using a disqualifying medication or substance; or(v) is experiencing problematic use of a substance.8D.4 A pilot of the kind mentioned in paragraph 8D.1 must surrender their record of class 5 medical self-declaration to CASA as soon as practicable if:(a) the renewal date specified in their record of class 5 medical self-declaration has passed; or(b) the pilot is required to notify CASA of any matter mentioned in paragraph 8D.3.

Pilots must not fly unless medically fit #

8D.5 A pilot of the kind mentioned in paragraph 8D.1 must not fly as the pilot in command of a relevant flight if the pilot:(a) knows that they have a medically significant condition that impairs their ability to fly a relevant flight; or(b) has reasonable grounds to believe that they have a medically significant condition that impairs their ability to fly a relevant flight.8D.6 A pilot of the kind mentioned in paragraph 8D.1 must, as soon as practicable, cease flying as the pilot in command of a relevant flight if:(a) there are any changes in their health circumstances, whether involving temporary or longer-term impairment or incapacitation, which:(i) may affect their ability to continue to fly the relevant flight; or(ii) may otherwise have an impact on aviation safety; or(b) any issue arises in flight that causes them to have reduced capacity to control the relevant aircraft for any period, or to change the flight plan, such as land early, divert or change altitude.8D.7 Paragraph 8D.6 does not apply if, in the circumstances, the relevant act was a reasonable measure to save life (including the pilot’s own life) or avoid damage to property.

Obligation to notify CASA — medically significant condition #

8D.8 A pilot of the kind mentioned in paragraph 8D.1 must notify CASA within 30 days if:(a) the pilot knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, that they have a medically significant condition that impairs their ability to fly a relevant flight; and(b) that condition has lasted for more than 30 days.Note Such notification is important for aviation safety purposes. It is an important indication to CASA of willingness to comply with the conditions in this section.

Correcting lenses must be worn if needed #

8D.9 A pilot of the kind mentioned in paragraph 8D.1 who needs correcting lenses must not fly as the pilot in command of a relevant flight unless, throughout the relevant flight, the pilot:(a) has acceptable correcting lenses available for use; and(b) has within reach a spare pair of spectacles for each pair of correcting lenses that the pilot requires to comply with this paragraph.

Record of class 5 medical self-declaration must be carried on relevant aircraft and produced for inspection #

8D.10 A pilot of the kind mentioned in paragraph 8D.1 must, on request of any of the following persons, produce their record of class 5 medical self-declaration for inspection by the person:(a) an authorised person;(b) an RAAus appointed person;(c) a person who is one of the key personnel of RAAus.

9 Flight height and separation limitations #

Note CASA may, by an approval under subsection 10, authorise a person to fly a relevant aircraft otherwise than in accordance with a flight condition in this subsection.9.1 For paragraph 8.1E, the relevant aircraft must be fitted with serviceable radiocommunications equipment, and the aircraft’s pilot must be qualified to use the equipment under paragraph 8.3.9.2 For paragraph 8.1F, a weight-shift-controlled aeroplane may be flown at a height less than 500 feet above ground level, and a powered parachute may be flown at a height less than 300 feet above ground level, if:(a) the aircraft is flying in the course of taking-off or landing; or(b) the aircraft is flying over land that is owned by, or under the control of the aircraft’s pilot or a close relative of the pilot (with the relative’s consent);(c) the owner or occupier (including the Crown) of the land over which the aircraft is flying, or an agent or employee of the owner or occupier, has given written permission for the flight to take place at such a height; or(d) both of the following apply:(i) the aircraft’s pilot is engaged in low-level flying training over a flying training area approved in writing by the operator conducting the training as suitable for low-level flying training;(ii) the low-level flying training is conducted with the written permission of a person mentioned in subparagraph (c) in relation to the land over which the activity is conducted.9.3 For paragraph 8.1F, except when taking off or landing, a weight-shift-controlled aeroplane flown at a height less than 500 feet above ground level, and a powered parachute flown less than 300 feet above ground level, must be at a distance of at least 100 metres horizontally from all of the following:(a) a street, road, lane, thoroughfare or place open to, or used by, the public for passage of vehicles;(b) a person, other than a person associated with the operation of the aircraft;(c) a dwelling, except with the written permission of the dwelling’s occupier.9.4 For paragraph 8.1F, a weight-shift-controlled aeroplane flown at a height less than 500 feet above ground level, and a powered parachute flown at a height less than 300 feet above ground level, must, during take-off or landing, maintain a horizontal distance from a place or person mentioned in subparagraph 9.3(a), (b) or (c) that is:(a) enough to avoid endangering any person or causing damage to any property; and(b) as far as possible from the place or person to carry out a safe take-off or landing.

10 Approval of flights not complying with flight conditions #

10.1 CASA may, on application by a person who proposes to fly a relevant aircraft otherwise than in accordance with a condition in subsection 7, 8 or 9 (not including paragraph 8.1K), approve the proposed flight.10.2 The application must:(a) include details of the proposed flight and the conditions sought to be disapplied; and(b) be made at least 28 days before the proposed flight.10.3 The approval must specify:(a) the condition in subsection 7, 8 or 9 that is not to apply in relation to the proposed flight; and(b) the conditions, if any, to which the approval is subject.10.4 A person must not contravene an approval (or any conditions of an approval) granted under this subsection.

11 Transitional provisions #

11.1 Any certificate, approval or authorisation given under a repealed Order by a sport aviation body that was current or in force immediately before the commencement of this Order, continues on and from that commencement as if it were an equivalent certificate, approval or authorisation, as the case may be, given by the sport aviation body under this Order and subject to the same terms and conditions.11.2 Any approval given, or determination made, under a repealed Order by CASA that was in force immediately before the commencement of this Order, continues on and from that commencement as if it were an equivalent approval given, or determination made, by CASA under this Order and subject to the same terms and conditions.11.3 In this subsection, a reference to a certificate, approval, authorisation or determination being current or in force immediately before the commencement of this Order includes a reference to a certificate, approval, authorisation or determination continued by:(a) subsection 10 of the Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemption from Provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 — Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes and Powered Parachutes) Instrument 2021; or(b) subsection 11 of the Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2021.that is current or in force immediately before the commencement of this Order.11.4 In this subsection, repealed Order means:(a) Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemption from Provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 — Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes and Powered Parachutes) Instrument 2021 (assigned the FRL number F2021L00806); or(b) Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2021 (assigned the FRL number F2021L01665).

12 Savings Provision — Civil Aviation Order 95.32 Amendment Instrument 2026 #

12.1 In this subsection, commencement date means the commencement date of the Civil Aviation Order 95.32 Amendment Instrument 2026.12.2 This subsection applies to an approval:(a) granted by CASA under subsection 10 that specifies that any of subparagraphs 8B.3(b), (c) or (d) (as in force immediately before the commencement date) are not to apply in respect of a proposed flight; and(b) that is still in force immediately before the commencement date.12.3 On and from the commencement date, an approval mentioned in paragraph 12.2 continues in force as an approval in respect of the requirements of subparagraphs 8B.3(b), (c) or (d) (as in force immediately before the commencement date), as specified in the approval, until the earlier of:(a) the repeal date set out in the approval; or(b) 12 months after the commencement date.Note to Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2024Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2024 (in force under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988) as shown in this compilation comprises Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2024 amended as indicated in the Tables below.

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