Originally Posted by
Cessna Boy
Hi
When I emigrated out here in 2003 I went and got a special licence to fly on.
Also not entirely sure about ASIC situations for overseas pilots, but as far as I am aware "every" person needing airside access at airfields with RPT traffic must have a current ASIC card. Now given that some people have been waiting months for these to be proccessed, you may find yourself flying into a lot of small uncontrolled aerodromes until you get your card.
Things got a lot more stringent down here in 2005. Lead times imposed by security checks and new forms of ID are significantly longer.
The security check requirements are covered by form 639. I would recommend submitting the paperwork to CASA as soon as possible. Your application will be security cleared and a Photo ID (either AVID or ASIC) will be required.
Details on ASIC requirements are at:
http://www.dotars.gov.au/transport/s...et/fact13.aspx
If you dont need an ASIC card, you will still need to submit the forms for security checks and the issue of an AVID, the CASA photo ID.
On the 639 form you can also apply for an ASIC which has a more stringent security check and effectively supercedes the AVID as a photo ID.
As Cessna Boy points out, the ASIC can take a long time to be issued by CASA. Something that isnt made clear is CASA is not the only authority that can issue ASICs. One alternative is
http://www.aviationidaustralia.net.au/ That may be an alternative and may be issued more quickly.
Also, be aware that CASA shuts down over the Xmas break (22 Dec to 2 Jan).
Hope that helps shed a little more light. I would hate to see you miss out on flying in Feb for the sake of the paperwork! PM me if you need further help.