Proposed changes to the general operating and flight rules - Part 91 of CASR (NPRM CD 1511OS-2)

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Daniell

Carriage of documents

2. This proposal explicitly permits the carriage of documents electronically. (regulation 91.113 of CASR)

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Firearms

1. This proposal removes the need for CASA approval for someone to carry firearms on aircraft - for flights not regulated for this purpose under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004. (regulation 91.130 of CASR)

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Crew members

2. This proposal broadens the requirement for cabin crew, to include non-air transport flights carrying 20 or more passengers. (regulation 91.1460 of CASR)

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3. This proposal broadens the requirement for passengers to comply with cabin crew safety instructions. (regulation 91.790 of CASR)

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Flight requirements

1. This proposal extends the ability for pilots not operating under an AOC or other certificate to use night vision imaging systems (NVIS) under certain conditions. (section 5.02 of the Part 91 MOS )

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2. This proposal introduces the ability for night Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flights to use IFR lowest safe altitudes. (regulation 91.395 of CASR)

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5. This proposal reduces the altitude above which a VFR aircraft must (where practicable) use VFR cruising levels from 5000 ft to 3000 ft AMSL (above mean sea level). (section 13.04 of the Part 91 MOS)

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Comments
The only effect this change might have is to lead to the spurious belief that IFR pilots operating in VMC between 3000 ft and 5000 ft may have a reduced risk of conflict. The statement that aircraft may be operating at "random levels below 5000 ft" which includes aircraft on climb and descent, Airwork and IFR aircraft manoeuvring in VMC amongst others is perfectly true.

Animals

1. This proposal significantly simplifies the rules for the carriage of animals in the aircraft cabin. (regulation 91.200 of CASR)

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Emergency simulation restrictions

1. This proposal restricts the simulation of certain emergencies, predominantly, in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or at night. (regulation 91.570 to 91.610 of CASR)

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General response

1. Are the proposed changes to the general operating flight rules appropriate and can they be complied with by industry without undue burden?

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