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In this month's CASA Briefing, find out where to meet us at the Avalon Airshow, get the latest on the Class 5 medical review, how to get printed Part 61 plain English guides, the CEO update and more.

CASA Briefing

BF-001 - Student private (balloon) permit initial issue application form

Updated:

6 March 2025

Use this form to apply for a student private (balloon) permit (SP(B)P), or a reprint of a SP(B)P.

CASA Forms

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Flight crew licensing

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Student private (balloon) permit initial issue application form BF-001 (PDF, 162.91 KB)

People and Culture Sub-Committee charter

Updated: 3 October 2024

The People and Culture Sub-Committee (PCSC) is established by the Board to provide independent advice on all people and…

General

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AC 121-03 - Upset prevention and recovery training

Updated: 6 March 2025

Advisory Circular AC 121-03 reflect CASA's pre-determined acceptable means of compliance with requirements within the…

Advisory Circular Flight operations Part 121 of CASR Guidance materials Version

1.1

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Mr Harrison Stanhope

Updated 6 March 2025

Address:

BRISBANE Qld

Australia

Harrison.stanhope@gmail.com

Services

Australian Operational Colour Vision Assessment (AOCVA)

Aviation medical contact

Airspace review in the Pilbara region

Published: 6 Mar 2025

CASA will progress and support several actions to enhance operations in the Pilbara region.

News

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Part 1 of CAR Preliminary

Updated: 10 November 2022

Part 1 of CAR outlines who the regulations apply to both inside and outside of Australia. The Part also contains definitions of words or phrases used in the regulations.

Rule CAR Administrative matters Current

Part 101 of CASR Unmanned aircraft and rockets

Updated: 14 September 2022

Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) sets out the rules for the use of unmanned tethered balloons, kites, free balloons and rockets, remotely piloted aircraft or drones, model aircraft and firework displays.

Rule CASR Flight crew licensing Flight operations Changing

Part 11 of CASR Regulatory administrative procedures

Updated: 10 November 2022

Part 11 of CASR affects CASA staff, persons seeking exemptions against the CASRs and those subject to directions. It sets out the rules that apply to how CASA administers authorisations.

Rule CASR Administrative matters Current

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Visual Flight Rules Guide

Updated:

6 September 2024

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

Head of flying operations guide

Updated:

29 June 2022

Information on the role of head of flying operations. This includes qualifications, experience and responsibilities as well as the appointment and interview process.

Publication Safety kits

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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)