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CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 91.385

Operating on manoeuvring area, or in the vicinity, of non - controlled aerodrome--requirements that apply after joining the circuit pattern

  (1)   The pilot in command of an aircraft (other than a rotorcraft) for a flight contravenes this subregulation   if:

  (a)   the aircraft is operated on the manoeuvring area of, or in the vicinity of, a non - controlled aerodrome; and

  (b)   after joining the circuit pattern for a landing or while flying in the circuit pattern after take - off, the pilot does not:

  (i)   comply with instructions in the authorised aeronautical information for the flight to the effect that all turns be made in a particular direction; or

  (ii)   if there are no relevant instructions in the authorised aeronautical information for the flight--make all turns to the left.

  (2)   Subregulation (1) does not apply to the pilot in command of an aircraft if:

  (a)   the aircraft is a seaplane or amphibian and the pilot in command contravenes the subregulation   only to the extent necessary:

  (i)   to avoid an obstacle; or

  (ii)   to avoid undue noise over a populous area without compromising the aircraft's safety; or

  (iii)   for a single - engine seaplane or amphibian--to enable the aircraft to land on water if its engine fails; or

  (b)   the aircraft is a glider (other than a glider with an engine operating) and the pilot in command contravenes the subregulation   only to the extent necessary to enable the aircraft to land safely.

  (3)   A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation   (1).

Penalty:   50 penalty units.

Note:   A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matters in subregulation   (2): see subsection   13.3(3) of the Criminal Code .


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