Only applies to CASA-issued FCL's, though, if you delve into the definitions deeply enough. RAAus, GFA, HGFA et al, all fly without that pesky piece of plastic. (Usually) quite safely, too... And it doesn't even have to be
an ASIC! You can apply for an AVID - it's not the
card that needs to be current, it's the
security check, (which is done for an AVID, as well) And you don't actually
need an ASIC to fly - you can just have
applied for one,
even if that application is subsequently refused! You've been good to fly in th intervening period.
Yup, that's logical, yesirreee! Only in Oz...
