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An approval for a RePL holder would only be granted in association with the grant of a relevant approval for a certified RPA operator.

5.02 Requirements for RPA operations do not apply in certain approved areas
       (1) Subject to subsection (2), this Chapter applies to any area that is an area approved by CASA for regulation 101.030 of CASR.
       (2) This Chapter does not apply to an EVLOS operation if the area approval permits an EVLOS operation that is in accordance with alternative requirements specified in the approval.

5.03 Requirements for an approval to operate an RPA beyond VLOS
       (1) For paragraph 101.073 (2) (a) of CASR, this Chapter prescribes the requirements for the grant of an approval by CASA under paragraph 101.029 (2) (b) of CASR (an approval), for a person to operate an RPA, other than a large RPA, beyond the person's VLOS.
Note   See also paragraph 101.300 (4) (b) of CASR.
       (2) In this Chapter, the approval mentioned in subsection (1) is referred to as:
(a) an EVLOS operation approval; or
(b) an EVLOS operation class 1 approval; or
(c) an EVLOS operation class 2 approval.
       (3) For the grant of an approval, the Certified RPA operator's documented practices and procedures must:
(a) provide for the matters mentioned in this Chapter; and
(b) be in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter; and
(c) ensure that RPA operations are conducted in accordance with the approval.

5.04 Definitions for this Chapter
        In this Chapter:
EVLOS means extended visual line of sight.
EVLOS operation class 1 means an RPA operation that is beyond VLOS, and in which:
(a) at least 1 trained visual observer class 1 (the observer) is used; and
(b) the location of the RPA, and the ground beneath and the airspace surrounding, the RPA, is:
           (i) located within VLOS for each relevant observer throughout the operation; or
           (ii) beyond VLOS but with the relevant observer knowing the exact location of the RPA; and
(c) the observer is in the same location as the remote pilot; and
(d) an FPV system may be used, but not as a substitute for any observer; and
(e) the observer's duty is to:
           (i) either:
            (A) keep the RPA constantly within VLOS; or
            (B) know the exact location of the RPA; and
           (ii) maintain constant situational awareness of the airspace surrounding, and the ground below, the RPA; and
           (iii) remain in continual, direct, verbal communication with the remote pilot without the use of any device; and
 (iv) do the following:
            (A) advise the remote pilot if the RPA is likely to become a hazard to any other aircraft, or any person or property;
            (B) direct the remote pilot on the action