Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404:front:0:p12
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404
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Character Range: 28743–31598

and has the same meaning as in the CASR Dictionary.
Note   RPAS means a set of configurable elements consisting of a remotely piloted aircraft, its associated remote pilot station (or stations), the required command and control links and any other system elements that may be required at any point during the operation of the aircraft.
RPAS operational log: see section 10.05 of this MOS.
RPAS operational release: see section 10.04 of this MOS.
RPAS technical log: see section 10.07 of this MOS.
RPIC means remote pilot in command.
Note   Pilot in command is defined in the CASR Dictionary as the pilot designated by the operator of an aircraft as being in command and charged with the safe conduct of the flight.
RPL training course: see RePL training course.
runway has the same meaning as in the Part 139 Manual of Standards.
runway strip has the same meaning as in the Part 139 Manual of Standards.
runway threshold has the same meaning as in the Part 139 Manual of Standards.
significant change, for a certified RPA operator, means:
(a) a change to any of the following:
           (i) the operator's nominated personnel;
           (ii) the formal reporting lines for any managerial or operational position that reports directly to any of the nominated personnel;
           (iii) the qualifications and experience which the operator requires the nominated personnel to have;
           (iv) the responsibilities assigned by the operator to the nominated personnel;
           (v) the operator's process for making changes to the documented practices and procedures;
           (vi) the managerial or operational positions within the operator's organisation;
           (vii) the types of RPA being operated by the operator; and
(b) a change to any of the following that does not maintain or improve, or is not likely to maintain or improve, aviation safety:
           (i) the documented practices and procedures for the conduct of RPA operations;
           (ii) the training or checking conducted by the operator;
           (iii) the documented practices and procedures for managing operational risk;
           (iv) the documented practices and procedures for managing the risk of fatigue in the operator's personnel;
           (v) the documented practices and procedures for managing RPA maintenance; and
(c) any change in relation to the operator that will likely result in the reissue of the operator's ReOC.
       Note   For example only, a change to the type or category of RPA listed on the operator's ReOC, or a change to the kind of operations to be conducted (for example, to include RePL training), will require the ReOC to be reissued.
student has the same meaning as applicant.
test flight, for an RPA or model aircraft, means a flight of the aircraft solely to test all or any of the following to determine that they or it is in