Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) A person may conduct a model aircraft flying display only in compliance with subregulation (2) or (3).
(1A) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability.
Note: For strict liability , see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code .
(2) A person complies with this subregulation if the display is conducted:
(a) in an approved area; and
(b) in accordance with the rules and procedures of an approved aviation administration organisation.
Note: CASA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart--see subregulation 101.030(5).
(3) A person complies with this subregulation if the display is conducted in accordance with the following conditions and any other conditions imposed by CASA under subregulation (4):
(a) at least 21 days before the display, somebody is nominated as the organiser of the display;
(b) at least 21 days before the display, he or she gives to CASA the following information:
(i) his or her name, address, email address and telephone number;
(ii) the proposed program of flying;
(iii) where the display will be held, and how big the intended flying field is;
(iv) how many spectators are expected, and where they will be;
(i) having regard to the events making up the display, proper precautions are taken for the safety of the participants and spectators; and
(ii) the operators participating in the display are competent to carry out each proposed manoeuvre safely.
(4) CASA may impose a condition on the conduct of a model flying display if in the circumstances the condition is reasonably necessary in the interests of aviation safety.