Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00187:reg:3:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2025C00187
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 3 (pt 2/9)
Character Range: 176199–178898

the aircraft may proceed beyond a lighted stop bar if ATC:
(a) advises the pilot that stop bar contingency measures are in effect for the stop bar; and
(b) identifies the relevant lighted stop bar to the pilot by reference to the specific holding position; and
(c) instructs the pilot to cross the lighted stop bar.

11.14 Controlled aerodromes — other requirements
     RESERVED
Note   This section has been reserved to preserve the MOS structure for any future provisions that would be appropriate following consultation.

11.15 Control zones and control areas — entry into Class A, B, C, D or E airspace
       (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), a pilot in command of an aircraft must not enter a control zone or a control area that is Class A, B, C, D or E airspace without ATC clearance.
       (2) Despite subsection (1), a VFR flight does not require clearance to enter Class E airspace.
       (3) Subsection (1) does not apply when an ATC service is not in operation for the control zone or the control area.

11.16 Control zones and control areas — operating within
       (1) Aircraft operations in a control zone or a control area must be conducted in accordance with the authorised aeronautical information.
       (2) The pilot in command of an aircraft operating in a control zone or a control area must take positive action to regain track as soon as a deviation from the cleared track is recognised.

11.17 Control areas – IFR flights – VFR climb/descent and VFR-on-top
       (1) The pilot in command of an IFR flight must obtain clearance for a VFR climb or VFR descent in a control area.
       (1A) A pilot in command of an IFR flight may only request a clearance for a VFR climb or VFR descent in a control area that is Class D or Class E airspace.
       (2) During the VFR climb or VFR descent, the pilot in command must:
(a) be in VMC at all times; and
(b) comply with IFR reporting and communication requirements; and
       Note   See Division 21.2.
(c) maintain separation from other aircraft; and
(d) visually maintain obstacle clearance.
       (3) The pilot in command of an IFR flight must obtain clearance for VFR-on-top operations.
       (3A) A pilot in command of an IFR flight may only request a clearance for a VFR-on-top operation in a control area that is Class E airspace.
       (4) During the VFR-on-top operation, the pilot in command must:
(a) be in VMC at all times; and
(b) comply with IFR reporting and communication requirements; and
       Note   See Division 21.2.
(c) maintain separation from other aircraft; and
       Note   Pilots are advised that maintaining separation from other aircraft includes wake turbulence separation.
(d) operate