Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 101.405

             (1)  A person may operate a giant model aircraft only in accordance with:

                     (a)  the rules and procedures of an approved aviation administration organisation; or

                     (b)  an approval given by CASA.

Penalty:  50 penalty units.

Note:          For giant model aircraft , see regulation 101.024.

             (2)  CASA may impose a condition on the operation of a giant model aircraft if the condition is reasonably necessary in the circumstances in the interests of aviation safety.

             (3)  The operator of a giant model aircraft must comply with any condition imposed under subregulation (2).

Penalty:  50 penalty units.

             (4)  An offence against subregulation (1) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.

Note:          For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .