Commonwealth Consolidated Regulations

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 61.460

    Subject to Subpart   61.E and regulations   61.465 and   61.470, the holder of a recreational pilot licence is authorised to pilot a single - engine aircraft as pilot in command or co - pilot if:

  (a)   the aircraft is certificated for single - pilot operation; and

  (b)   the aircraft has a maximum certificated take - off weight of not more than 1   500 kg; and

  (c)   the aircraft is not rocket - powered or turbine - powered; and

  (d)   the flight is conducted by day under the VFR; and

  (e)   either:

  (i)   the aircraft is engaged in a private operation; or

  (ii)   the holder is receiving flight training.

Note 1:   Subpart   61.E sets out certain limitations that apply to all pilot licences, and ratings and endorsements on pilot licences.

Note 2:   The holder of a recreational pilot licence is also authorised to taxi an aircraft in certain circumstances: see regulation   61.430.

Note 3:   The holder of a recreational pilot licence is also authorised to transmit on an aviation safety radio frequency if the holder also holds a flight radio endorsement: see regulation   61.435.