CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 137.100 Use of weather forecasts or observations

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATIONS 1998 - REG 137.100

  (1)   This regulation applies to the operator of the aeroplane and its pilot in command if the operator is planning an application operation that is to take place more than 50 nautical miles from the take - off aerodrome.

  (2)   The operator and pilot must:

  (a)   use a weather forecast or report prepared by the Bureau of Meteorology or another approved body; or

  (b)   if the pilot is not reasonably able to obtain a weather forecast or report of a kind mentioned in paragraph   (a)--satisfy subregulation   (4).

Penalty:   5 penalty units.

  (3)   The operator must provide any equipment necessary to obtain the forecast or report.

Penalty:   10 penalty units.

  (4)   The operator and pilot satisfy this subregulation   if the pilot:

  (a)   uses his or her observations, or weather information from a source other than those mentioned in paragraph   (2)(a); and

  (b)   the pilot reasonably believed it was safe to use the observations or information.

  (5)   A contravention of subregulation   (2) or (3) is an offence of strict liability.