Notification and information requirements for model flying displays

In plain language

A model aircraft display must either be held at an approved area under an approved organisation's rules, or meet CASA's notification route: at least 21 days before, an organiser must be nominated and must give CASA their contact details, the flying program, the location and field size, and expected spectator numbers and positions. Any conditions CASA sets also apply. Breaking this is a strict liability offence.

Requirement as structured

A person may conduct a model aircraft flying display only in compliance with regulation 101.410(2) or (3) (strict liability, 50 penalty units). Under 101.410(3), at least 21 days before the display somebody must be nominated as organiser, and that organiser must give CASA their name, address, email address and telephone number, the proposed program of flying, where the display will be held and how big the flying field is, and how many spectators are expected and where they will be; any other conditions imposed by CASA under 101.410(4) also apply.

Original regulatory text

(1) A person may conduct a model aircraft flying display only in compliance with subregulation (2) or (3). Penalty: 50 penalty units. (1A) An offence against subregulation (1) is an offence of strict liability. Note: For strict liability, see section 6.1 of the Criminal Code. (2) A person complies with this subregulation if the display is conducted: (a) in an approved area; and (b) in accordance with the rules and procedures of an approved aviation administration organisation. Note: CASA must publish details of the approval of an area (including any conditions) in NOTAM or on an aeronautical chart—see subregulation 101.030(5). (3) A person complies with this subregulation if the display is conducted in accordance with the following conditions and any other conditions imposed by CASA under subregulation (4): (a) at least 21 days before the display, somebody is nominated as the organiser of the display; (b) at least 21 days before the display, he or she gives to CASA the following information: (i) his or her name, address, email address and telephone number; (ii) the proposed program of flying; (iii) where the display will be held, and how big the intended flying field is; (iv) how many spectators are expected, and where they will be; (c) he or she ensures that: (i) having regard to the events making up the display, proper precautions are taken for the safety of the participants and spectators; and (ii) the operators participating in the display are competent to carry out each proposed manoeuvre safely. (4) CASA may impose a condition on the conduct of a model flying display if in the circumstances the condition is reasonably necessary in the interests of aviation safety.