(1) This regulation applies to a Defence Force aircraft that is being flown and operated by persons, other than members of the Defence Force, who hold commercial or higher category licences, and that is engaged in:
(a) flight testing; or
(c) support of aircraft development and flight test programs; or
(d) any other activity authorised by the Defence Force.
(2) The aircraft is exempt from CASR (other than this regulation) if the conditions in section 95.20 of the Civil Aviation Orders, as in force from time to time, are complied with.
"flight testing" , of an aircraft, means flying performed on behalf of the contractor or Defence Force to establish that the aircraft meets all the requirements of the contractor or Defence Force after manufacture or major servicing and inspection.
Subpart 200.C -- Authorisation to fly