AHIA - Regulatory reform - Flying schools

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Defining integrated pilot training programs.

On 21 Mar '16, Miles Tompkins, represented the AHIA at a meeting in Brisbane to discuss the definition of integrated pilot training programs and how they apply to helicopter and aeroplane licensing regulations.

Clarity is required by industry to determine the most appropriate certificate to provide the various forms of training under either Part 141 or Part 142.

Miles will provided feedback on this very important matter to Ray Cronin after Easter. TBA when known.

Thanks to Miles and Ray, This has been a huge problem for all flying schools.

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March Madness.

Students at AHIA member flying schools are offered a free Concession Membership so they can keep abreast of the enormous changes occurring in Australia with the restructuring of CASA and the unwinding of much of the Flight Crew Licensing, Part 61 legislation.

Both are scheduled to be completed by 30 June 2016 – which isn’t too far away.

See AHIA website.

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At last!

CASA has released a range of guidance material to make it easier for flying training organisations to transition to new rules by 31 August 2018. The guidance also applies to new applicants for a CASA approval to conduct Part 141 flight training activities.

This includes:
• a Part 141 Sample Operations Manual
• a guide to using the Part 141 Sample Operations Manual
• the revised CASA Part 141 technical assessor’s handbook, along with instructions for CASA staff on conducting assessments
• sample flying training syllabuses
• a Part 141 transition information sheet.

The Part 141 Sample Operations Manual is designed for operators who conduct non-complex flying training activities, and provides a basic template which will require minimal tailoring to reflect the circumstances of individual organisations.

It will also serve as a useful starting point for operators who undertake more complex Part 141 activities.

Access the new guidance material is now available on the CASA website. See Regulatory Reform.

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