Flight operation regulations have changed
The flight operations rules changed on 2 December 2021. See all information about transitioning.
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The flight operations rules changed on 2 December 2021. See all information about transitioning.
Read moreNew basic operating rules for all pilots commenced on 2 December 2021.
Part 91 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) – General operating and flight rules, sets out the general operating rules for all pilots and operators. It consolidates all of the general operating and flight rules for Australian aircraft.
The rules cover:
We have compiled information and resources about transitioning to the new regulations. Visit our Flight operations transition section to find out more.
Part 91 applies to all aviation operations except drones.
There are additional rules for pilots operating under an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) or other certificate, or those conducting defined activities such as aerial work, aerial application and some recreational aviation activities. These rules are in other CASR Parts and may add to or turn off some Part 91 requirements – either completely or partially.
Legislative instruments apply to a broad range of people. These instruments include Manuals of Standards and exemptions to regulatory requirements.
Instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of legislative instruments.
17 legislative instruments available
There are no legislative instruments available for this rule.
Non-legislative instruments apply to a particular person. Some exemptions to regulatory requirements in aviation regulations or a Manual of Standards may be listed here.
Non-legislative instruments related to this part will display in this space or you can view our list of non-legislative instruments.
18 non-legislative instruments available
There are no non-legislative instruments available for this rule.
Advisory material provides advice and guidance to explain particular regulatory requirements of a CASR Part. Guidance material relating to this part will appear in this space or you can view all our guidance material.
30 guidance material available
Advisory Circular AC 91-22 provides guidance on establishing and using aircraft checklists.
Advisory Circular AC 91-16 provides foundational information on wake vortex behaviour, alert pilots to the hazards of aircraft wake turbulence and to outline recommended operational procedures to avoid or manage wake turbulence encounters.
Advisory Circular AC 91-15 provides information on fuel requirements for aircraft that are being used to conduct Part 91 operations.
The purpose of this Advisory Circular AC 91-03 is to provide information that will assist pilots and operators in understanding the requirements for the carriage of assistance animals.
Advisory Circular AC 1-03 provides advice on CASR regulations pertaining the flight operations. They include Parts 91, 119, 121,133, 135 and 138 of CASR, specifically for those transitioning to these regulations on 2 December 2021.
Advisory Circular AC 1-02 provides information to the aviation industry, detailing the requirements to have and maintain an exposition or operations manual to meet the regulatory requirements of CASR and the MOS.
Supporting resources related to this part will appear in this space. These are used in conjunction to support the formal guidance material listed above.
9 supporting resources available
This document is intended to assist operators and persons who will conduct operations under Part 91 of CASR to prioritise their actions to transition to the new flight operations regulations.
Use this form to provide your Post Display Report and advise of any safety occurrences or details that relate to the oversight and running of the event.
Use this form to apply to conduct an air display which includes a single ship display, fly-in competition, cross country event or fly-past with an open invitation to the general public to attend.
Use this form to apply for an initial issue, renewal of, or changes to general approvals issued under Part 91 of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR).
Use this form to provide details for the initial issue, renewal or variation of the North Atlantic high-level airspace (NATHLA) approval.
Use this form to apply for approvals under Part 91 for a minimum equipment list (MEL) for a particular type and model of aircraft. You can also request extensions of rectification intervals for existing MEL items.
Impact of new flight operations regulations on flight crew licencing exams. The introduction of the new flight operations regulations on 2 December 2021 will mean changes to the various flight crew licensing (FCL) theory exams.
Use the Part 91 approval low visibility form if you intend to apply for an initial issue, renewal of, or changes to a low visibility approval issued under CASR Parts 91.
Use the navigation authorisation - RNP AR and RVSM form if you intend to apply for an initial issue, renewal of, or changes to general approvals issued under CASR Part 91.