Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00887:reg:3:p10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00887
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 10/20)
Character Range: 193756–196380

subregulation in relation to a balloon if:
 (a) the person is the co‑pilot of the balloon; and
 (b) the operator of the balloon permits the person to fly the balloon as pilot acting in command under supervision; and
 (c) the pilot in command of the balloon is appointed for the purpose by the operator of the balloon.
 (5) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.

5.41  Balloon flight crew licence—tests and examinations
 (1) CASA may set and conduct the following theory examinations:
 (a) commercial pilot (balloon) licence theory examinations;
 (b) flight radiotelephone theory examinations.
 (2) CASA may set and conduct commercial pilot (balloon) licence flight tests.
 (3) CASA may set and conduct flight radiotelephone practical tests.

5.42  Balloon flight tests—CASA to be notified
 (1) An approved balloon testing officer commits an offence if the officer:
 (a) conducts a flight test; and
 (b) has not, at least 24 hours before the test:
 (i) given CASA notice of the time, date, place and nature of the proposed test; and
 (ii) obtained from CASA a flight test number for the test.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (2) An approved balloon testing officer commits an offence if the officer:
 (a) conducts a flight test; and
 (b) does not do each of the following:
 (i) enter the flight test number on the flight test report form used for the flight test;
 (ii) record the results of the test on the flight test report form;
 (iii) send the flight test report form to CASA:
 (A) if the test is passed—within 14 days after the day of the test; or
 (B) if the test is failed—within 90 days after the day of the test.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (3) CASA may give a written notice to an approved balloon testing officer requiring the officer to give CASA documents relating to a flight test that he or she has notified to CASA under subregulation (1) that:
 (a) are described in the notice; and
 (b) are in the officer's possession and control; and
 (c) are reasonably required by CASA in relation to the test.
 (4) An approved balloon testing officer commits an offence if the officer:
 (a) receives a notice under subregulation (3); and
 (b) does not send the documents to CASA within:
 (i) if the test is passed—14 days after the day of the test; or
 (ii) if the test is failed—90 days after the day of the test.
Penalty: 50 penalty units.
 (5) An offence against this regulation is an offence of strict liability.
 (6) In this regulation:
flight test report form means a form issued by CASA for recording the results of flight tests.

5.50  Authorisation to test balloon
 (1) CASA may, in