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the persons piloting an aircraft to refrain from non-essential activities during critical phases of flight.
       (2) For an observer who is not an officer of CASA, the pilot in command of an aircraft mentioned in a relevant section (the pilot in command) must ensure that the observer:
(a) has:
           (i) applied for the issue of an FER under Part 61 of CASR; or
           (ii) is undertaking a training course before appointment or approval (as applicable) as a check pilot to conduct proficiency checks; and
(b) observes the flight test or proficiency check exclusively as part of a training course for such a rating, appointment or approval.
       (3) The pilot in command must ensure, with respect to an observer who is a CASA officer, that:
(a) CASA has approved a training program for the officer with the pilot in command, or with a particular class of pilots in command of whom the pilot in command is a member; or
(b) the officer is on board the aircraft in the course of the officer's duties relating to the conduct of the flight test or proficiency check.
       (4) The pilot in command must ensure that the observer:
(a) does not occupy a control seat; and
(b) does not interfere in any way with:
           (i) the conduct of the flight test or the proficiency check (as applicable); or
           (ii) communication between the pilot in command and the person undergoing the test or check; and
(c) minimises movement, noise and other distractions within the cockpit, and complies with any applicable sterile cockpit procedures.
       (5) When conducting the flight test or the proficiency check, the pilot in command must:
(a) limit flight manoeuvres to those:
 (i) required for the test or check; and
           (ii) mentioned in the Part 61 Manual of Standards, or required under CASR, as in force from time to time; and
(b) ensure that the demonstration of competence in emergency procedures and low flying are carried out only to the extent necessary for the test or check.
       (6) References in this Part to approved courses of training for the FER, and to approved training programs for a CASA officer, are to the courses or programs as they exist for a particular person, or as they exist from time to time for classes of persons.
Note to CASA EX67/24 – Part 91 of CASR – Supplementary Exemptions and Directions Instrument 2024

CASA EX67/24 – Part 91 of CASR – Supplementary Exemptions and Directions Instrument 2024 (in force under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998) as shown in this compilation comprises CASA EX67/24 – Part 91 of CASR – Supplementary Exemptions and Directions Instrument 2024 amended as indicated in the Tables below.

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