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  • Proposed new Part 131 Manual of Standards - Balloons and Hot Air Airships - (CD 2103OS)

    The general operational rules in Part 131 of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) and the proposed Part 131 Manual of Standards (MOS), will apply to all Part 131 aircraft pilots and operators. The MOS will provide much of the complex or technical detail of the Part 131 regulations and is intended to provide easy to read compliance detail for operators of Part 131 aircraft. Please note: A Part 131 aircraft means a hot air balloon, a hot air airship, a gas balloon,... More
    Closed 15 September 2021

  • Flight Operations Regulations learning guide

    You recently accessed the Flight Operations Regulations online learning guide in AviationWorx. Its aim was to give you a basic understanding of the new rules applicable to your operation and to direct you to the detailed guidance materials that will help you comply with the new rules. Now you have had the chance to use the resource, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. This survey is confidential and completely anonymous. More
    Closed 13 August 2021

  • Frequency congestion at Ballina, Lismore and Casino aerodromes

    The Office of Airspace Regulation has identified that frequency congestion around Ballina, Lismore, Casino and Evans Head aerodromes could be reduced through the allocation of a separate Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) for Lismore and Casino, or the establishment of a separate broadcast area. Background Ballina aerodrome shares its radio frequency of 124.2 MHz with Lismore, Casino and Evans Head aerodromes. These aerodromes have a large mix of traffic and... More
    Closed 11 July 2021

  • Proposed Part 60 MOS amendments – Upset prevention and recovery training - (CD 2102FS)

    Current Part 60 Standards allow certain simulators to qualify for upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) through a relatively simple process. This simplified process is achieved by upgrading the simulators with a less onerous software before 24 March 2021. From 25 March 2021, older simulators used for UPRT will incur a greater cost burden to upgrade to the latest standards, with little additional practical benefit. Separately, a device qualified under FSD-1 could not be... More
    Closed 7 July 2021

  • Pilbara basin 2021 preliminary airspace review report

    The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking industry feedback on the preliminary airspace review of the Pilbara basin. The review was conducted in 2020 on our Consultation Hub . Further information about airspace regulation and the airspace change process is available on the CASA website. The draft review is available at the bottom of this page under the Related Documents heading. We suggest you right click and open in a new tab or window. If you... More
    Closed 13 June 2021

  • Flight Operations Regulations learning resource

    You recently accessed the Flight Operations Regulations online learning guide in AviationWorx. Its aim was to give you a basic understanding of the new rules applicable to your operation and to direct you to the detailed guidance materials that will help you comply with the new rules. Now you have had the chance to use the resource, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. This survey is confidential and completely anonymous. More
    Closed 4 June 2021

  • Broadcast Area and discrete frequency for Tyagarah, Murwillumbah and the Gold Coast flying training area

    The Office of Airspace Regulation is proposing a Broadcast Area and discrete frequency in the vicinity of Tyagarah, Murwillumbah and Gold Coast flying training area. Background Aircraft are currently required to transmit on 126.7 MHz when operating within the vicinity of Tyagarah, Murwillumbah and within the Gold Coast flying training area, including danger area D656A-D. Aircraft operating from further afield are also required to transmit on 126.7, including Kagaru... More
    Closed 3 June 2021

  • Brisbane danger area changes

    The Office of Airspace Regulation is seeking your feedback on a proposal to change danger areas in the vicinity of Archerfield, Redcliffe and Sunshine Coast aerodromes, Queensland. Background Brisbane’s airspace was previously altered on 21 May 2020 due to the new parallel runway at Brisbane aerodrome. After this change, it was noted that danger areas D672 and D629 had portions of their volumes in Class C airspace. These areas were established... More
    Closed 1 June 2021

  • Port Lincoln air routes

    The Office of Airspace Regulation is seeking your feedback on a proposal to change air routes in the vicinity of Port Lincoln, South Australia. Background Airservices have proposed an amendment to the air traffic services (ATS) route structure at Port Lincoln to improve traffic management. Currently, aircraft track into Port Lincoln from the east via air route V205 and outbound to the east via V707. These ATS routes do not provide... More
    Closed 23 May 2021

  • Tasmania frequency changes

    The Office of Airspace Regulation is consulting on a proposed change to frequencies in Tasmania. Background Airservices have proposed amendments to the Class A, C, E and G frequency boundaries in Tasmania. Airservices advises this re-alignment and rationalisation of frequency boundaries is intended to simplify frequency requirements and improve efficiency, traffic management and overall safety in preparation for projected traffic increases. ... More
    Closed 23 May 2021

  • VFR communication and surveillance equipment

    We want to understand what communication and surveillance equipment you use when you fly under visual flight rules (VFR) conditions so we know how potential future airspace changes may impact you. If you don’t have any surveillance and communication equipment, we’d still like to hear from you to understand what may be preventing you from installing equipment. This consultation is open to all pilots and aircraft operators who fly VFR, you do not need to have a VH tail to complete the... More
    Closed 16 May 2021

  • Bunbury radio congestion

    The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) has received feedback that there are ongoing issues with radio congestion at Bunbury. Breakthrough from distant aerodromes on Multicom 126.7 is a common occurrence at Bunbury airport. Other Multicom 126.7 aerodromes in the vicinity that are contributing to the congestion are: Beverly, White Gum, Northam, Jurien Bay. Further information about airspace regulation and the airspace change process is... More
    Closed 25 April 2021

  • Draft guidance for RPAS BVLOS operations

    CASA is developing guidance to help remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC) holders wanting to conduct remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). We have developed several draft standard scenarios to provide clarity about the minimum evidence and information requirements. We are seeking technical feedback on the first set of scenarios for: RPAS operations near a vertical object,... More
    Closed 7 April 2021

  • Obstacles (Wind Farms) outside the vicinity of a CASA certified aerodrome - draft advisory circular 139.E-05 v1.0

    This is the second version of an advisory Circular (AC) which relates to obstacles (wind farms) outside the vicinity of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 139 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations aerodrome. AC 139.E-05 v1.0, replaces AC 139-18 v0 - obstacle marking and lighting of wind farms, which was withdrawn from circulation in 2009. The purpose of AC 139.E-05 v1.0, is to provide guidance and advice about the CASA assessment of wind farm related aviation... More
    Closed 10 February 2021

  • Broome and Karratha 2020 preliminary airspace review

    The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking industry feedback on the preliminary airspace review of Broome and Karratha. The review was conducted in 2019 on our Consultation Hub . Further information about airspace regulation and the airspace change process is available on the CASA website. The draft review is available at the bottom of this page under the Related Documents heading. We suggest you right click and open in a new tab or window. We have also... More
    Closed 10 February 2021

  • Albany proposed broadcast area

    The Office of Airspace Regulation is proposing a broadcast area in the vicinity of Albany, Western Australia, following issues raised by local stakeholders. Due to the diversity in operations and a number of aerodromes in the vicinity, local stakeholders proposed the establishment a broadcast area to increase the situational awareness of pilots around Albany. This area will be a 50 nautical mile arc centered on Albany and following the coastline from the surface up to... More
    Closed 8 February 2021

  • Preliminary Airspace Review Albury 2021

    The Office of Airspace Regulation is conducting a review of the airspace within the Albury region in New South Wales. The review will evaluate the fitness for purpose of the airspace within 25 nautical miles radius of Albury Regional Airport (YMAY) from the surface up to 8,500 feet. CASA is required to conduct regular reviews of Australian-administered airspace under the Airspace Act. The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is responsible for conducting these reviews... More
    Closed 31 January 2021

  • Tranche 3 - Proposed new Part 121 MOS – Australian Air Transport Operations - Larger Aeroplanes – (CD 2012OS)

    Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) – Australian air transport operations – larger aeroplanes, and its Manual of Standards (MOS) will contain the additional safety rules for air transport operations in larger aeroplanes. The rules in this consultation will apply to multi-engine aeroplane air transport operations (including passenger, cargo and medical transport operations) with a maximum operational passenger seating capacity of more than nine seats or... More
    Closed 24 November 2020

  • Draft Mildura Visual Terminal Chart 2020

    The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking feedback from aviation stakeholders regarding information to be included on the Mildura Visual Terminal Chart (VTC). The 2019 Supplementary Mildura Airspace Review recommended that a VTC be developed. T he VTC legend and other information is not included on the draft chart, however they will be incorporated on the final version. The draft VTC is available on the Aviation State Engagement Forum website . We... More
    Closed 25 October 2020

  • Draft report - Dubbo 2020 preliminary airspace review

    The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is now seeking industry feedback on the draft report of the preliminary airspace review of Dubbo. The review was conducted earlier this year on our Consultation Hub . Further information about airspace regulation and the airspace change process is available on the CASA website. The draft review is available at the bottom of this page under the Related Documents heading. We suggest you right click and open in a new tab or... More
    Closed 25 September 2020

  • Proposed policy amendments to Part 101 MOS registration, accreditation and transitional provisions - (CD 2014US)

    CASA is seeking feedback on the proposed changes to the rules for drones, also known as remotely piloted aircraft, including details on: the registration and accreditation scheme COVID pandemic relief transitional provisions for remote pilot licences (RePL) an extension to the commencement of RePL training instructor requirements The proposal amends the Part 101 Manual of Standards (MOS). Registration and... More
    Closed 23 September 2020

  • Proposed charges for drone, or remotely piloted aircraft, regulatory services

    We're seeking your views on the proposed charges for drone, or remotely piloted aircraft, services. Background In July 2019, the Australian Government passed legislation to introduce mandatory remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) registration and operator accreditation . This is in addition to existing certification, licensing, flight authorisations and record keeping requirements for commercial, micro and excluded category RPA operators. Registration and... More
    Closed 13 September 2020

  • Draft AC 139.C-06 v1.0 - Skid resistance of aerodrome pavements and Draft AC 139.C-07 v1.0 - Strength rating of aerodrome pavements (Part 139 consequential ACs)

    Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 139) Regulations 2019 was made on 21 February 2019. Effective 13 August 2020, the Part 139 of CASR amendment: establishes a single certification framework for regulated aerodromes (certified) mandates that an aerodrome must be certified based on the publication of a terminal instrument flight procedure sets out the standards for the construction, maintenance and operation of certified aerodromes ... More
    Closed 10 September 2020

  • Preliminary Airspace Review Adelaide 2020

    The Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR) is conducting a review of the airspace within the vicinity of Adelaide in South Australia. This Preliminary Airspace Review will assess the suitability of the current airspace structure from ground level to 8,500 feet above mean sea level within 36 nautical miles (NM) of Adelaide aerodrome, and review risks related to aircraft occurrences. CASA is required to conduct regular reviews of Australian-administered airspace... More
    Closed 28 August 2020

  • Consequential amendments to Subpart 101.H - Rockets - (CD 1920SS)

    The purpose of the proposed consequential amendments Civil Aviation Safety Amendment (Part 101 - High Power Rockets) Regulations 2020, is to align Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) with the Australian Space Agency’s (ASA) legislative framework for high power rockets, and to transfer certain responsibilities for oversighting regulatory risk of high power rockets to the ASA. The focus of these amendments is to support the High Power Rocket (HPR) Rules (which commenced... More
    Closed 28 August 2020

  • New competency standards for the operation of Australian registered gyroplanes - (CD 2001FS)

    With the commencement of Part 61– Flight Crew Licensing, CASA introduced a Manual of Standards (MOS) that outlined the competency standards that must be met prior to the grant of a licence, endorsement or rating. Part 61 provided the licensing framework for powered-lift, airship, and gyroplane aircraft categories in anticipation of a need to issue flight crew licences and ratings for pilots of such aircraft. Consequently, within the development of the Part 61 MOS there were some... More
    Closed 24 August 2020

  • Tranche 2 - Proposed new Part 121 MOS – Australian Air Transport Operations - Larger Aeroplanes - (CD 2010OS)

    Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) – Australian air transport operations – larger aeroplanes, and its Manual of Standards (MOS) will contain the specific safety rules for air transport operations in larger aeroplanes. The rules in this consultation will apply to persons and operators who conduct multi-engine aeroplane air transport operations (including passenger, cargo and medical transport operations) with a maximum operational passenger seating capacity... More
    Closed 3 August 2020

  • Sector Safety Risk Profile Program Review

    We want your feedback to help improve our Sector Safety Risk Profile (SSRP) Program. The program identifies safety-related trends and safety risk factors through the development of safety risk profiles for aviation sectors. It provides a framework for CASA and industry sector participants to examine risks and to identify where improvements can be made, sector by sector. The SSRP Program forms part of CASA’s contribution to Australia’s State Safety Programme... More
    Closed 29 July 2020

  • Draft AC 139.F-01 v1.0 - Design and operation of Australian water aerodromes

    The purpose of this Advisory Circular (AC), is to provide guidance and advice about CASA's requirements for the design and operation of water aerodromes. The guidance provided in this AC covers the recommended specifications for: physical characteristics obstacle limitation surfaces visual aids services operating procedures This AC will be of interest to: persons involved in the... More
    Closed 28 July 2020

  • Tranche 1 - Proposed new Part 121 MOS – Australian Air Transport Operations - Larger Aeroplanes - (CD 2007OS)

    Part 121 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) – Australian air transport operations – larger aeroplanes, and its Manual of Standards (MOS) will contain the specific safety rules for air transport operations in larger aeroplanes. The rules in this consultation will apply to persons and operators who conduct multi-engine aeroplane air transport operations (including passenger, cargo and medical transport operations) with a maximum operational passenger seating capacity... More
    Closed 16 July 2020
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