CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 101.400 Operation of model aircraft outside approved areas

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 101.400

  (1)   A person may operate a model aircraft outside an approved area above 400 feet AGL only if he or she:

  (a)   keeps it in sight; and

  (b)   keeps it clear of populous areas.

Penalty:   10 penalty units.

Note 1:   For populous area , see regulation   101.025.

Note 2:   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).

  (2)   An offence against subregulation   (1) is an offence of strict liability.

Note:   For strict liability , see section   6.1 of the Criminal Code .