Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00404:front:0:p29
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Character Range: 72583–75193

Meaning of relevant RPA
       (1) In a section of this Chapter, reference to a relevant RPA means the particular type of RPA for which the applicant seeks an upgraded RePL.
       (2) Without affecting anything else in this Division, for a particular type of medium or large RPA for which the applicant seeks the upgraded RePL, the following:
(a) the practical competency component of a RePL training course;
(b) the training course flight test;
must be for the particular type of medium or large RPA only.

2.20 RePL training course — upgrade a RePL for a small RPA whose gross weight is less than 7 kg to include another small RPA of the same category whose gross weight is 7 kg or more
       (1) This section prescribes the standards and requirements for a RePL training course for the holder of a RePL:
(a) in a category of small RPA whose gross weight is less than 7 kg; and
(b) who applies to be a RePL holder for another small RPA in the same category whose gross weight is 7 kg or more(the relevant RPA).
Note   There are no additional aeronautical knowledge requirements.
       (2) If the holder is applying for the first time to be a RePL holder for an RPA with a liquid-fuel system, the relevant practical components of the RePL training course must require the applicant to complete training in, and demonstrate the practical competencies required for, the relevant RPA with a liquid-fuel system under Schedule 5.
       (3) Without affecting subsection (2), the practical competency components of the RePL training course must require the applicant to pass the training course flight test for the relevant RPA, conducted by an examiner in accordance with the relevant flight test standards in Schedule 6.

2.21 RePL training course — upgrade a RePL for a small RPA to include a different category of small RPA
       (1) This section prescribes the standards and requirements for a RePL training course for the holder of a RePL in a category of small RPA who applies to be a RePL holder for a different category of small RPA (the relevant RPA).
Note   CASA will issue a RePL with a condition that limits operations in a new category to RPA with a gross weight of less than 7 kg unless the practical component of the RePL training course is completed on an RPA in the relevant category that has a gross weight of more than 7 kg.
       (2) Subject to subsection (3), the aeronautical knowledge component of the RePL training course must require the applicant to complete training, and pass an examination, in all of the units of knowledge that are required for the relevant RPA under Schedule 4,