CASR Part 105 Guide for parachuting from aircraft

We have developed this plain English guide to help you understand the Part 105 regulations that apply to parachute descents that are intentional and originate from an aircraft.

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

• Part 105 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR)
• Part 105 MOS.

It contains exemptions, relevant guidance material and advisory documents.

Who the guide is for

We have designed this guide for anyone involved in a parachuting activity which includes:

• ground control assistants
• drop zone safety officers
• loadmaster
• chief parachuting instructors
• pilot in command
• aircraft operator
• parachute operator
• display organisers
• Part 105 approved self-administering aviation organisations (ASAOs)
• jump pilots
• flight training providers.

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 guide.