(1) For this regulation, 2 or more aeroplanes are engaged in a close proximity operation if they are flying so close to each other during an application operation as to create a collision hazard if special measures are not taken.
(2) A person must not operate an aeroplane in a close proximity operation if the person is not an operator.
(3) The pilot in command of an aeroplane must not engage in a close proximity operation unless the operation is coordinated by:
(a) if the operation is to be conducted by 1 operator--the operator's head of flight operations, or another person nominated by the operator; or
(b) otherwise--a suitably qualified pilot agreed to by all pilots involved in the operation.
(4) The coordinator must give, to all pilots involved in the operation, instructions about the following:
(a) transit between the landing area and the work area;
(b) radio communications, including loss - of - communication procedures;
(d) the conduct of the operation.
(5) During the operation each pilot must:
(a) maintain safe lateral separation from the other aeroplanes by visual and radio contact; and
(b) comply with the instructions of the person coordinating the operation.
(6) A contravention of subregulation (2), (3), (4) or (5)
is an offence of strict liability.