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the group self-separate from each other while within that volume of airspace.
flying in formation has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
forecast QNH means QNH obtained from an authorised weather forecast.
ft means feet.
gas balloon has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
GNSS means the global navigation satellite system.
ground support personnel means 1 or more persons assigned by the operator of a Part 131 aircraft to perform duties on the ground related to the operation of the aircraft at any time during initial set up, inflation, take-off, flight, retrieval, landing and pack up.
Note 1   For example, a balloon transport operator may assign a ground support person for any duty specifically concerned with the safety of the passengers from arrival at the launch area to final departure from the landing area.
Note 2   See also operational safety-critical personnel.
hot air airship has the meaning given by the CASR dictionary.
hot air balloon means a manned free balloon that derives its lift from heated air.
hPa means hectopascals.
in-company, in relation to 2 or more Part 131 aircraft in flight, means such aircraft:
(a) that form a group and occupy a specific 3-dimensional volume of airspace; and
(b) each of whose pilots in command self-separates from the other group aircraft in the volume of airspace.
infant has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
Note   Infant means a person who has not turned 2 years of age.
inoperative, for anything, has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
in the vicinity of a non-controlled aerodrome has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
JRCC means the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
km means kilometres.
kts means knots.
light sport balloon has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
lighter-than-air aircraft has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
m, for a distance, means metres.
manned free balloon has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
MBA means mandatory broadcast area.
MEL (short for minimum equipment list) has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
mixed balloon means a manned free balloon that derives its lift from a combination of heated air and non-flammable lighter than air gas.
MOS means Manual of Standards.
MTOW, or maximum take-off weight, has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
NAA, or national aviation authority, has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
NM means nautical miles.
NOTAM has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
operational safety-critical personnel has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
operative, for anything, means that the thing is not inoperative.
operator has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.
Part 131 aircraft has the meaning given by regulation 131.005