Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations(1) This regulation applies if a manned free balloon is being operated to facilitate a parachute descent.
(2) The pilot in command of the balloon contravenes this subregulation if none of the following apply:
(a) the pilot holds a commercial pilot (balloon) licence;
(b) the pilot has both:
(i) an authorisation from a Part 131 ASAO that authorises the pilot to operate a manned free balloon; and
(ii) at least 75 hours of experience as pilot in command of a manned free balloon;
(c) the pilot meets the requirements prescribed by the Part 105 Manual of Standards for the purposes of this subregulation.
(3) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (2).
Note: This Part heading is reserved for future use.
Contents of Part 117
117.005 What this Part is about
117.010 Misrepresentations about holding certain civil aviation authorisations
117.015 Safety - related surveys or questionnaires--holders of certain civil aviation authorisations
117.020 Owner or registered operator to provide information about aircraft
117.025 Owner or registered operator to provide traffic reports
117.030 Protection of information