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B5 guide is an aid for VFR pilots to use when flying into, out of and around the Townsville and Cairns regions. It is designed to help you in planning and conducting your flight.

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AC 131-02 - Part 131 Aircraft - operations

Updated: 17 July 2025

Advisory circular AC 131-02 provides guidance and acceptable means of compliance on operational matters for operators…

Advisory Circular Flight operations Part 131 of CASR Guidance materials Version

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CASA OAR 088/25
- Designation of Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas – Declaration and Determination (Permanent PRDs)

Commences: 12 June 2025

CASA OAR 088/25 – Designation of Prohibited, Restricted and Danger Areas – Declaration and Determination (Permanent PRDs) Instrument 2025

Legislative Instruments Designations Air traffic management systems

CASA OAR 086/25
- Determination of Airspace and Controlled Aerodromes, Etc. (Designated Airspace Handbook)

Commences: 12 June 2025

CASA OAR 086/25 — Determination of Airspace and Controlled Aerodromes, Etc. (Designated Airspace Handbook) Instrument 2025

Legislative Instruments Determinations Air traffic management systems

Proposed updates to align with international aerodrome standards Part 139 MOS

Published: 18 Jul 2025

We are proposing to update the Part 139 Manual of Standards (MOS) to align with the latest international requirements.

News

Updated:

4 December 2023

Planning for travel with a disability

If you're travelling and have a disability, know your needs and plan carefully.

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Updated:

4 December 2023

Boarding with a disability

Cabin crew will allow people with disability and their carers to get on the plane before other passengers, then get off the plane after all the other passengers have left.

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CASA EX49/25
- Community Flights Ltd – Charitable Fundraising

Commences: 11 June 2025

CASA EX49/25 – Community Flights Ltd – Charitable Fundraising – Exemption and Directions Instrument 2025

Legislative Instruments Directions Flight operations Part 119 of CASR

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Part 139 of CASR Aerodromes

Updated: 28 October 2022

Part 139 of CASR sets out the requirements and standards for aerodromes with published instrument flight procedures.

Rule CASR Air traffic management systems Current

Schedule 5 of CAR CASA maintenance schedule

Updated: 10 November 2022

Schedule 5 relates to Part 4A of CAR and sets out the requirements of the CASA maintenance schedule including daily inspections, periodic inspections and post inspection checks.

Rule CAR Continuing airworthiness Current

Part 1 of CASR Preliminary

Part 1 of CASR provides a general explanation of the name, commencement date and structure of the CASR.

Rule CASR Administrative matters Current

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Visual Flight Rules Guide

Updated:

1 July 2025

The Visual Flight Rules Guide (VFRG) helps pilots prepare, plan and fly safely under visual flight rules (VFR). The guide explains the rules in plain English and by using practical information and examples.

Publication Plain English guides

Cabin safety bulletin 20 Unruly and disruptive passengers

Updated:

24 March 2020

This bulletin provides operator guidance in relation to unruly or disruptive passengers. The bulletin has been archived from the our website and can be found on Trove.

Publication Cabin safety bulletins Cabin Safety

Airspace Risk and Safety Management Guide (ARASMG)

Updated:

9 August 2022

The Airspace Risk and Safety Management Guide (ARASMG) outlines the OAR processes in performing the functions and exercising the powers pursuant to the Airspace Act 2007 (the Act), Airspace Regulations 2007 (the Regulations) and the Australian…

Publication Manuals and handbooks

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FOR Transition – Training and Checking System

Updated:

31 July 2024

Use this form to submit, and apply for an approval of, the Training and Checking System section of an exposition or operations manual as part of the transition to Parts 119, 121, 133, 135, and 138 of the CASR.

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Flight operations Part 119 of CASR Part 121 of CASR Part 133 of CASR Part 135 of CASR Part 138 of CASR

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FOR Transition - Training and Checking System application form (PDF, 262.66 KB)

CASAF-62 - Training and checking systems and rotorcraft performance operations documents

Updated:

4 August 2022

Use this form to report technical issues or seek clarification about your submission documents in relation to the training and checking systems and rotorcraft performance operations deferred provisions.

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Flight operations