Increasing sport and recreational opportunities
April 2024
Pilot access to Class C and Class D airspace
In progress
Expand access to controlled airspace for Recreation Aviation Australia (RAAus) pilots from 2025.
Deliverables
- Implement legislative changes enabling RA-Aus pilots to access relevant airspaces, with access to be contingent on RA-Aus implementing appropriate systems, controls and processes.
October 2024
Part 103 project
In progress
Develop a Part 103 MOS to replace relevant sport and recreation Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs).
Deliverables
- Consult with relevant stakeholders during 2025 and 2026
- Finalise the Part 103 Manual of Standards (MOS) in 2026.
- Commence the Part 103 MOS an appropriate period after the MOS is finalised
- Where appropriate, deferred MOS provisions might not be implemented until 18 months to 2 years (or longer – to be determined through consultation activities) after the MOS commences.
July 2025
Certification of light sport aircraft (MOSAIC) Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certificates
Not started
We will investigate MOSAIC for the Australian environment in collaboration with industry.
Deliverables
- Review the FAA implementation of MOSAIC and identify possible opportunities for future Australian regulatory changes.