CAO 48.1 Plain English guide for fatigue management rules Updated: 21 February 2025 We have developed a plain English guide for fatigue management to make it easy to meet your obligations under Civil Aviation Order 48.1 Instrument 2019 and Subpart 137.Q of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998. Publication Plain English guides
CASR Part 101 Plain English guide for Micro and Excluded RPA operations Updated: 20 December 2024 In this plain English guide, CASA consolidates the applicable sections of Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and its Manual of Standards (MOS) that relate to the commercial operation of micro and excluded RPA in a way that… Publication Plain English guides Flight operations
CASR Part 105 Guide for parachuting from aircraft Updated: 23 December 2024 This guide will help you understand the regulations that apply to parachute descents that are intentional and originate from an aircraft. Publication Plain English guides
CASR Part 131 Guide for balloons and hot air airships Updated: 24 April 2025 We have developed a guide to help you understand the regulations that apply to balloon and hot air airship crew and operators. Publication Plain English guides
CASR Part 133 Plain English Guide for Australian air transport operations - rotorcraft Updated: 24 July 2025 We have developed a guide to help you understand the regulations that apply to air transport operations for rotorcraft. Publication Plain English guides Flight operations
CASR Part 61 Guide for aeroplane category flight crew licensing Updated: 26 February 2025 This guide will help you understand the regulations that apply to flight crew licensing (aeroplane category). Publication Plain English guides
CASR Part 61 Guide for helicopter category flight crew licensing Updated: 26 February 2025 This guide will help you understand the regulations that apply to flight crew licensing (helicopter category). Publication Plain English guides
CASR Part 91 Plain English guide for general operating and flight rules Updated: 26 June 2025 Our Plain English Guide makes it as easy as possible to understand the general operating and flight regulations for all pilots. Publication Plain English guides
Guide to vertiport design Updated: 29 May 2024 We have developed this guide to assist in the initial planning and design of vertiports intended for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capable aircraft. Publication Plain English guides General advice
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
