Commonwealth Numbered Regulations

1988 NO. 158 CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS - REG 175

175. (1) A flight conducted in accordance with the provisions of this Division
is classed as a flight under the Instrument Flight Rules.

(2) Where an aircraft flies:

   (a)  except for the purpose of landing at the nearest suitable aerodrome in
        accordance with regulation 171, in weather conditions other than
        V.M.C. for the flight;

   (b)  at night; or

   (c)  subject to subregulation (3), in circumstances requiring a flight over
        the sea at a distance of more than 10 miles from land for more than
        one hour; the pilot in command of the aircraft shall comply with the
        Instrument Flight Rules contained in this Division.

(3) The Authority may give special permission for a flight of the kind
specified in paragraph (2) (c) to be conducted as a V.F.R. flight.