Coronavirus Exemptions - Thank You CASA.

[Sunfish]

I note today that CASA is providing time extensions of three to six months on an array of renewal requirements as a response to the Pandemic. Thank you CASA. This is not the time to be cynical about our regulator.


https://www.casa.gov.au/news-article/how-we-are-helping-you-exemptions-being-put-place?fbclid=IwAR2q5hdBh-HaC7FPLKONklN1FG_AT7ilmQ3KSGderxAsfJUeqNnekoj9Q5I

[aroa]

NO cynicism. Doesnt mean much if you dont have a job any more.
Angryism... CAsA wiil have to do way much more than just this temporary measure to atone for 30+ years of embuggerance of GA.

[chimbu warrior]

In fairness to CASA this is a genuine attempt to assist industry and users. CAA NZ are doing the same.

At least it saves you having to do a medical for a while.

[Lead Balloon]

I have cheap shares in a certain bridge for those who think this was a CASA initiative.

[beer bong]

Credit to Casa. Every little bit helps

[Left 270]

This will be a big help for those that are stood down, they can at least be called in if they otherwise would’ve expired.

[mcoates]

The FAA introduced this last week !

Not an original idea from CASA

[Checklist Charlie]

those who think this was a CASA initiative.I would think a directive originated further up the tree.

This is not typical CAsA think.

CC

[Bug Smasher Smasher]

Doesn’t matter who came up with the idea, the fact CASA is allowing it is great.

I was due to do my renewal next week. The last place on earth I wanted to be was a doctors’ surgery waiting room.

[vne165]

+1 to CASA, prompt, sensible action.

[poporange]

A great idea, nevermind who initiate, what's important is that it is beneficial to all concerned.

[AmarokGTI]

Yep, great idea. Irrespective of who thought of it.

Let’s just hope some moron doesn’t fly into a hill and let their insurance company blame CASA for letting them fly around for too long without a check.

[machtuk]

Casa had no choice they would not have been bright enough to initiate it themselves anyway! This directive had to happen to keep alive what's left of our decimated aviation industry!

[The Bullwinkle]

Casa had no choice they would not have been bright enough to initiate it themselves anyway! This directive had to happen to keep alive what's left of our decimated aviation industry!
That’s exactly right. It’s self preservation.
No aviation industry means No CASA!

[Lead Balloon]

It will be interesting to see how much Airservices and CASA downsize over the next few months. Maybe some of them could move to ATSB to work on some of the chronically-overdue aviation accident investigation reports?

[CasaCurious]

Word on the grape vine is exams centres are closing up, and apparently our favourite genius is resistant to extending the 24 month window. Was done without question in Euroland...

[Stickshift3000]

It will be interesting to see how much Airservices and CASA downsize over the next few months. Maybe some of them could move to ATSB to work on some of the chronically-overdue aviation accident investigation reports?

Government won’t dare shed positions in this bleak upcoming economic climate. Different story in around 9+ months.

[sprocket check]

NO cynicism. Doesnt mean much if you dont have a job any more.
Angryism... CAsA wiil have to do way much more than just this temporary measure to atone for 30+ years of embuggerance of GA.

Indeed. CASA seems to be the primary reason the aviation industry has little to no resilience to any form of economic / social change. The one upon us now is going to reverberate for a long time.

[sprocket check]

Government won’t dare shed positions in this bleak upcoming economic climate. Different story in around 9+ months.

We have never had a brave politician that I can recall that had enough smarts and determination to drive sense into the bureaucratic structure, boys clubs and trough feeders the taxpayers have had to endure for the past 30-50 years of just me observing the decline of freedom and rights in this country. Phew. That was a long sentence.

[rjtjrt]

Good to hear. CASA have done a good thing.

[currawong]

It is not about getting going again in six months time.

It is about maintaining essential services NOW.

We still need medivac, freight of critical supplies, law enforcement for the duration.

And of course food production. Any disruption to that and the supermarket shelves stay empty.

[aroa]

Sprocket is on the money.
And as for CAsA paperwork...if you flew this week and yr AFR is due next week, and thats not happening...are you likely to have forgotten how to do it ? ...so you musnt.
Just let people use their skills and commonsense and get on with it. eg EMS , freight etc..
The world will not fall off its aviation axis because of the lack of a date stamp on a piece of paper.
And isnt this a "wartime" type crisis after all ?

[mcoates]

So, The country is in lockdown and all of the international borders have been closed as of the day today but flight radar still shows aircraft coming and going internationally ?

We are either in lockdown or not in lockdown, someone needs to make their mind up because ScoMo was saying on the TV this morning that there are no international movements about after lunchtime today, we are now at 3:21 PM and planes are coming and going at their leisure from all sorts of destinations


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[0ttoL]

Keep your eye on this page: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/statistics

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[Squawk7700]

Maybe all those flights in and out are to park them in their respective boneyards!

[Homesick-Angel]

If the comment about GS from CASA not extending the 2 year window is true (and I wouldn’t put it past him if he has the final say) , then I think a return of draconian punishments along with the draconian laws being introduced would be the only suitable way foreword.

[Dawn Patrol]

If the comment about GS from CASA not extending the 2 year window is true (and I wouldn’t put it past him if he has the final say) , then I think a return of draconian punishments along with the draconian laws being introduced would be the only suitable way foreword.


Its true, for now. There is a chat about it on Facebook group Pilots Lounge Australia. With screenshots of correspondence.

The attitude will surely change, but why not just reduce the stress immediately (in an already very stressful situation) and put peoples minds at ease.

[Cloudee]

Word on the grape vine is exams centres are closing up, and apparently our favourite genius is resistant to extending the 24 month window. Was done without question in Euroland...Proposed changes to pilot and engineer exams during COVID-19Last week CASA announced a range of exemptions being put in place to help the Australian aviation industry during the current changing and unprecedented environment.

This week we also saw the escalation of social distancing as the government puts in place further measures to stop the spread of COVID-19.

These decisions have resulted in some of you experiencing difficulties with booking and sitting pilot and aircraft maintenance engineering exams.

We recognise this will have impacts on statutory time periods for the completion of exams.

As a result, we are working to put in place measures to provide relief to candidates who are part-way through an examination program, including Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL), Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) examinations.

This is expected to include a six month extension of the statutory time period for CPL and ATPL in which you can complete your exams, and a 12 month extension to AME examinations (including Schedule Of Experience pathways).

It is important that we all adhere to social distancing measures and do our part and the exemption we will put in place will ensure candidates are not disadvantaged in the current environment.

Regards,

Shane Carmody
Chief Executive Officer and Director of Aviation Safety