Amended Regulations affecting Gyroplanes

[Waddles]

Gidday Members,CASA has advised that as a result of changes to Part 91 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR), Civil Aviation Orders (CAO) 95.12 and 95.12.1 have been amended to incorporate these changes.Attached are copies of the latest versions of CAO 95.12 and 95.12.1.It is interesting to note that the wording of these regs now mirror exactly the draft submitted to CASA by ASRAs Mark Regan some 2 1/2 years ago. Mark put a huge effort into that draft and the fruits of his labours have finally benefitted all of us. A very big Thank You to Mark.The attached supercede the copies which are currently in the Ops Manual (OM). The OM will be amended in due course.Please read and absorb the changes which over-ride the requirements of the OM, UNLESS the OM is more restrictive. Note in particular, the amended over water flight limitations and the definition of a "closely populated area", formerly a town or city.If you need an interpretation or more information on the contents of these regs, please ask on this thread as well as advising me by email in case I don"t get around to checking it regularly.Use the new privileges safely and wisely lest the hard won gains of many be prejudiced.Thanks.Regards,Allan Wardill

[asra]

Congrats to ASRA, CASA and Mark R for implementing these long awaited changes. These changes will now allow us all to (legally) enjoy what our fellow ultralight flyers have enjoyed for years.Great job ;D ;D ;DRegards SamL..............

[jeff b]

Many thanks to those involved in obtaining these privileges. Great work and much appreciated

[Des Garvin]

Thanks Alan and ASRA people involved with this work.

[Gleeso]

Thanks Allan and Mark a great outcome from your efforts, I look forward to enjoying flying with the new regs.Matt

[WayneB]

Just wanted to add my thanks to Mark and Allan.

[admin]

As further follow-up to Allans information All CASA"s CAO"s are on the CASA website at the following location(correct as of 21-04-2011) CLICK HERE

[wolfy]

Thanks alan and mark, great job guyswolfy

[hatrack]

Great work, thanks guys. More fun for all!

[asra]

Firstly thank you to those whose efforts led to these changes.I have 2 things that need clarification....1) in the wording "pilot licence" is mentioned several times....does this equate to a PPL or CPL or does it = a pilot certificate? Previously I was able to operate a RAAus

[jeff b]

Hi,My interpretation was the Gyro is allowed into controlled airspace now, but only if the pilot has a PPL or CPL.ASRA & RAA pilots are still excluded unfortunately. Jeff.

[Waddles]

Gidday Gents,With reference to the above two posts:A gyro may operate in all classes of controlled airspace provided that the pilot in command holds a CASA PPL or higher and the gyro is equipped with the appropriate communications equipment. e.g VHF radio with the appropriate frequencies fitted and serviceable and in some classes of airspace, an approved transponder.In general, a gyro may not operate below 300" AGL unless the pilot in command has the permission of the owner of the property over which he is flying, to operate at a lower altitude. Other provisions in respect of houses etc apply.A gyro may not operate above 500" AGL unless the pilot in command holds an "Above 500"" endorsement issued by ASRA, when he is limited to 5000" AMSL. I think there a provisions re the carriage of radio above that but I don"t have my library with me at the moment. The only grey area here is if ERSA specifies that 1000" AGL circuits are mandatory for all aircraft for noise or other reasons, then the ERSA requirements will prevail. In this case, I can"t see a prosecution because the pilot doesn"t hold an above 500" endorsement.Email me as well if I"ve mislead you. I"ll be home on Tuesday with access to all my copies of the regs etc.Regards,Allan Wardill.

[asra]

Clarity ThanksRob

[asra]

Does 7.2 of CAO 95.12 mean I cannot cross a road as I dont have an endorsement to go above 500feet.