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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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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. ... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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,... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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 ... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 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... MoreClosed 16 July 2020 -
Flight Safety Australia - feedback survey 2020
Flight Safety Australia is CASA’s flagship aviation safety magazine. Take our survey to help us better provide the kind of publication you want! Whether you are a current reader, or have never read it at all, we want your feedback. The survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. About Flight Safety Australia Flight Safety Australia offers credible, informative and comprehensive content on all key aviation safety issues—safety... MoreClosed 12 July 2020 -
Proposed transitional policies for flight operations regulations – (PP 1918OS)
Specific transitional rules are required to change from the existing rules to the new rules governing flight operations that commence in December 2021. These transitional rules are formally referred to as the consequential, application, transitional and savings or ‘CATS’ regulations. This consultation is seeking feedback on the policies that, once legally drafted, will become the CATS regulations. Background A suite of new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) ... MoreClosed 30 June 2020 -
Draft AC 139.C-02 v1.0 - Aerodrome personnel
An amendment to Part 139 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) was made on 21 February 2019. Effective 22 August 2020, the amended Part 139 of CASR: 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... MoreClosed 26 June 2020 -
Proposed amendment to Part 61 Manual of Standards - Spin avoidance and stall recovery training - (CD 1913FS)
Recovery from departures from controlled flight—in particular stall and spin—has long been a required competency in flight training and is described in the Part 61 Manual of Standards (MOS). Recent fatal accidents have highlighted the need to remind pilots, flight instructors and flight training operators of the risks associated with stall and spin training, and to review flight training practices in Australia and worldwide. The present practice of ‘incipient spin’ training and... MoreClosed 26 June 2020 -
Proposed new Manual of Standards Part 138 (Aerial Work Operations) and regulation amendments – (CD 1919OS)
This consultation closes on 3 June 2020. If you are unable to meet this timeframe and would still like to provide feedback, please contact regulatoryconsultation@casa.gov.au before the consultation period closes. Part 138 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) - Aerial Work Operations and its Manual of Standards (MOS) are designed to address the safety risk of current and future aerial work operations. The rules will apply to people and operators who conduct aerial work... MoreClosed 17 June 2020 -
Extended use of CASA Basics exams and Schedule of Experience (SOE) to qualify for a Part 66 aircraft engineer licence - (CD 2008MS)
The current COVID-19 travel and social distancing restrictions have affected the practical aspects of training and a candidate’s ability to sit exams. As a result, we recently announced a range of measures, including an extension for use of CASA Basics and schedule of experience (SOE), to help industry during the current changing and unprecedented COVID-19 environment. The Part 66 transitional arrangements put in place under regulation 202.345 of CASR and specific... MoreClosed 13 May 2020 -
Preliminary Airspace Review Pilbara 2020
The Office of Airspace Regulation is conducting a review of the Pilbara basin in Western Australia. The review will evaluate the fitness for purpose of the airspace within 100 nautical miles radius of Coondewanna airport (YCWA) from the surface up to Flight Level 180. 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... MoreClosed 22 April 2020
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