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Visual Flight Rules Guide

The revised Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) reflects the 3 June 2010 airspace changes, and changes to procedures at non-towered aerodromes.

For now, the VFRG will only be available online so that

  • it can be updated easily and therefore remain current, and
  • it incorporates pilot feedback where appropriate. Send your feedback to pilotguidesfeedback@casa.gov.au

Contents

The VFRG is divided into five main sections, plus an index:

  1. General (3.5MB) – the rules, licensing, pilot responsibilities, radio procedures.
  2. Pre-flight planning (3.2MB) – meteorology, briefing, notification, information services.
  3. Operations (3.6MB) – communications, non-controlled aerodromes, controlled airspace, sport aviation, helicopter operations.
  4. Helicopter operations (1.1MB)
  5. Emergency procedures (1.4MB)
  6. Index (1.6MB)

You can also download the entire Visual Flight Rules Guide (9.3MB).

Important note

The Visual Flight Rules Guide aims to help VFR pilots fly safely anywhere in Australia. The information contained in the Guide has been carefully collected and presented in an easy to understand and use format.

The information contained in this guide is correct at the time of upload to the internet but is subject to change without notice. Pilots should refer regularly to the CASA website for the latest edition.

Plan your route thoroughly, and carry current charts and documents. Always check ERSA, NOTAMs, and the weather, before you fly.