Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2015C00051:reg:3:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2015C00051
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 2/4)
Character Range: 3165–6117

Manoeuvring Limitations
       (1)Except during take-off or landing, or where specifically approved as part of the program of events, an aircraft must not operate below 500 feet above ground level.
       (2)Except where specifically approved as part of the program of events, an aircraft in flight below 1 500 feet above ground level must not:
(a) track or manoeuvre towards spectators within a horizontal distance of 500 metres; or
(b) pass within 200 metres horizontal distance from spectators.
       4.3 Aerial Application Demonstrations
        Airborne demonstrations of aerial application equipment must be conducted in accordance with the following additional requirements:
(a) the pilot must be authorised under Part 61 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 to conduct an aerial application operation in that category of aircraft;
(b) substances having toxic or noxious characteristics must not be released from the aircraft;
(c) substances dropped or discharged from the aircraft must not contact spectators;
(d) equipment used in aerial application demonstrations must be decontaminated before the demonstration in accordance with relevant State, Territory or Commonwealth regulations.
       4.4 Cross-Country Events
       (1)Cross-country events shall be held over a route approved by CASA.
       (2)When making application for approval the organiser shall apply as indicated in subsection 3 and shall include the following additional details:
(a) the object or purpose of the event;
(b) the class of aircraft which will be participating;
(c) the track over which it is proposed that the event will be flown;
(d) the proposed stopping places and reporting points along the route;
(e) the estimated time of commencement and completion of the event;
(f) the detailed organisation for the control of activities.
       4.5 Pylon Races
       Application for approval to conduct a pylon race, or a similar event, shall contain details of the area over which the event is to be staged. The area shall be:
(a) suitable for low flying; and
(b) such that the event would not constitute a nuisance to local authorities or residents; and
(c) such that the activity shall not endanger persons or property on the ground or water.

5 Planning and control
       5.1 Air Traffic Control services may be provided depending on the nature, scale and location of the air display.
       5.2 Where Air Traffic Control services are not provided, the approved location shall be designated as a danger area for the duration of the display.
       5.3 Briefing
       Prior to the start of an air display the organiser or his representative shall carry out a group briefing of all participants. The briefing must cover all aspects that are likely to affect the safety of flying operations, and shall include the following:
(a) the program of events;
(b) current and forecast weather conditions;
(c) runway(s), taxiways, spectator, aircraft parking and