Safety issue
| Safety issue description |
The lack of guidance material for the supervision of a pilot with an Agriculture Pilot (Aeroplane) Rating Grade 2 increases the risk of inadequate supervision of such a pilot |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2009-070-SI-02 |
| Issue owner | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| Transport function | Aviation: General aviation |
| Date issue released | 26/11/2010 |
| Issue status justification |
The regulatory action adequately addresses the risk associated with indirect supervision of an Ag 2 rated pilot. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2009-070-NSA-043 |
| Organisation | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| Action date | 26/11/2010 |
| Action description |
In its response to this safety issue, CASA advised that: CASA will development [sic] an Advisory Circular that provides guidance to industry as to how supervision of Ag 2 pilots may be conducted. CASA will also address the issue of differences in the aeroplane along with the helicopter flight training syllabi. |
| ATSB response |
This safety action was superseded by proactive safety action detailed in AO-2009-070-NSA-096. |
| Action status | Closed |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2009-070-NSA-096 |
| Organisation | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| Action date | 02/09/2014 |
| Action description |
CASA has promulgated a new licensing regime in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 61, which includes a Subpart 61.R that identifies specific requirements for indirect supervision of an Ag 2 pilot. |
| ATSB response |
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by CASA adequately addresses the safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |