Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 137.160

  (1)   The pilot in command of an aeroplane engaged in an application operation that involves a take - off from, or landing at, an aerodrome need not conform with the circuit traffic protocol specified in the AIP for the aerodrome if:

  (a)   the aeroplane is fitted with a radio; and

  (b)   the pilot:

  (i)   maintains a continuous listening watch on the aerodrome frequency; and

  (ii)   broadcasts his or her intentions in accordance with the AIP; and

  (iii)   gives priority to other traffic.

  (2)   However, subregulation   (1) does not apply if the flight is subject to ATC instructions.

  (3)   In this regulation, AIP includes a document that is equivalent to the AIP.