Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404:front:0:p50
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Character Range: 125720–128630

EVLOS operation class 2, the communication system (the primary communication system) used by the remote pilot and each observer must be supported by an alternative or backup communication system (the secondary communication system) that can be immediately activated if the primary communication system fails.

5.11 Control and communication links must be maintained in an EVLOS operation
       (1) In an EVLOS operation, an RPA may only be flown:
(a) while the control link performance from the remote pilot station to the RPA is reliably and consistently maintained; and
(b) while the communication link between the remote pilot and a relevant observer is maintained; and
(c) at a distance from the relevant observer that is the lesser of the following:
           (i) 1 500 m;
           (ii) the distance at which the relevant observer is able to perform all of their duties.
Note 1   The duties of a relevant observer are set out in paragraph (e) of the definition of EVLOS operation class 1, or paragraph (e) of the definition of EVLOS operation class 2, as applicable.
Note 2    For a CASA approval under subsection 5.03 (3), the operator's practices and procedures would be assessed to determine how aviation safety margins were to be maintained and monitored; and whether reliable procedures were in place capable of identifying and addressing any degradation in control or communication links.
       (2) An RPA operator who, immediately before the commencement of this section held an approval under section 5.03 for an EVLOS operation, may continue to operate the relevant RPA under the approval as if it continued in force for the duration of the approval (unless it is otherwise revoked by CASA).

5.12 Weather and visibility conditions for an EVLOS operation
       (1) An RPA may only be flown in an EVLOS operation:
(a) if the remote pilot, and any observer, each has visual acuity (including when corrected) that complies with the Austroads standard for private motor vehicle licensing visual acuity, as in force from time to time; and
       Note   The Austroads standard can be found here: https://austroads.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0022/104197/AP-G56-17_Assessing_fitness_to_drive_2016_amended_Aug2017.pdf.
(b) in conditions with a visibility minimum of 5 000 m.
       (2) If, during an operation, visibility falls below 5 000 m, the EVLOS operation must be terminated and the RPA landed, as soon as safely possible.

5.13 Controlled airspace and EVLOS operations
        An approval of an EVLOS operation conducted in controlled airspace applies only if the operation is conducted in accordance with:
(a) the requirements of Part 101 of CASR and of this MOS; and
       Note   See, for example, Chapter 4 of this MOS and regulations 101.070, 101.072 and 101.075 of CASR.
(b) any other conditions in any approval from CASA, and any permission from the air traffic control service for