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out in this subsection are complied with, a rotorcraft that is engaged in agricultural operations is exempt from compliance with paragraphs 166A (2) (e) and (f) of CAR 1988.
       6.2 The exemption given by paragraph 6.1, in relation to a rotorcraft, is subject to the following conditions:
(a) after take-off, the rotorcraft must not turn at a height that is less than 100 feet above ground level;
(b) during take-off, the rotorcraft must not be operated in a manner that causes a danger to persons or livestock;
(c) the pilot in command must, before conducting an operation under this exemption, broadcast his or her intention to do so on the local area frequency.
       6.3 The exemption in paragraph 6.1 expires at the end of August 2017, as if subsection 6 had been repealed by another instrument.

7 Circuit requirements
       7.1 A rotorcraft that is carrying out agricultural operations from:
(a) a military aerodrome; or
(b) an aerodrome established under CASR 1998; or
(c) a licensed aerodrome;
       must, before landing, join the traffic pattern at a height of not less than 500 feet above the elevation of the aerodrome.
       7.2 The requirement in paragraph 7.1 is in addition to any other requirement specified in CASR 1998 or AIP relating to the operation of rotorcraft within the vicinity of aerodromes.

8 Pilot qualifications
       8.1 Subject to paragraph 8.2, a pilot in command of a rotorcraft conducting agricultural operations must hold an aerial application rating and an aerial application endorsement in accordance with Part 61 of CASR 1998.
       8.2 A person may conduct agricultural operations in a rotorcraft when undergoing training in accordance with Part 61 of CASR 1998 and this Order.