CASR Part 61 Guide for helicopter category flight crew licensing

We have developed this plain English guide to help you understand the Part 61 regulations that apply to flight crew licensing for helicopter category pilots, flight training providers and aerial work and air transport operators.

See also our CASR Part 61 Guide for aeroplane category flight crew licensing.

The guide sets out the regulatory requirements in a concise, clear, easy-to-read, and practical format for:

• Part 61 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR)
• Part 61 MOS.

It contains exemptions, relevant guidance material and advisory documents.

Who the guide is for

We have designed this guide for:

• helicopter category pilots
• flight training providers
• aerial work operators
• air transport operators.

Feedback

We encourage feedback, including whether the guide provides:

• regulatory information in simple, easy-to-read, and clear language
• a logical structure and format to the information.

Updates

Occasionally we need to update content in the plain English guide. If you download a soft copy, you will always have the most up-to-date content.

You can request a version history of amendments through our contact us form.