Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated RegulationsA person is authorised to perform an activity essential to the operation of an Australian balloon during flight time without holding a commercial pilot (balloon) licence or CAR certificate of validation if:
(a) the person:
(i) is accompanied by an authorised balloon flight instructor; and
(ii) is receiving balloon flying training; or
(b) the person is attempting a flight test for a commercial pilot (balloon) licence.