{"id":"F2012L02323","name":"CASA EX177/12 - Exemption - from flight simulator user approval","slug":"casa-ex177-12-exemption-from-flight-simulator-user-approval","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"repealed","isInForce":false,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":90302,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2012L02323-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-02","status":"Repealed","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"CASA EX177/12 - Exemption - from flight simulator user approval","content":"Instrument number CASA EX177/12\n\nI, Peter William Boyd, Executive Manager, Standards Division, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under regulation 11.160 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR 1998).\n\n\\[Signed P. Boyd\\]\n\nPeter Boyd  \nExecutive Manager  \nStandards Division\n\n29 November 2012\n\nExemption — from flight simulator user approval\n\n1 Duration\n\nThis instrument:\n\n(a) commences on the day of registration; and\n\n(b) stops having effect at the end of October 2015.\n\n2 Application\n\nThis instrument applies to each person (the holder) who:\n\n(a) under subsection 12A of Civil Aviation Order 40.2.1 (CAO 40.2.1) uses an overseas flight simulator training provider to conduct an instrument proficiency check for the renewal of the holder’s grade of instrument rating; and\n\n(b) complies with paragraph 12A.2 of CAO 40.2.1.\n\n> Note Under paragraph 12A.2 of CAO 40.2.1, at least 10 working days before undertaking an overseas instrument proficiency check mentioned in subparagraph 12A.1 (a) of CAO 40.2.1, the holder must give CASA details of the proposed check.\n\n3 Exemption\n\nThe holder is exempt from compliance with regulation 60.055 of CASR 1998.\n\n> Note Regulation 60.055 of CASR 1998 requires a person to obtain CASA approval to be the user of a qualified flight simulator in a training, testing or checking program.","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"_metrics":{"model":"kimi-k2.5","source":"moonshot-batch","completionTokens":985},"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument remains tightly focused on its original purpose: exempting specific pilots from flight simulator user approval when conducting overseas instrument proficiency checks. The scope has not expanded beyond the narrow exemption described in the title and application section."},"complexity_factors":["Instrument contains only 3 operative sections","Single defined term ('holder')","Straightforward conditional application (two requirements)","Limited duration with explicit sunset clause (October 2015)","Minimal cross-referencing (only to CAO 40.2.1 and CASR 60.055)"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument gives Australian pilots a **temporary exemption** (from November 2012 to October 2015) that lets them use overseas flight simulators for instrument rating checks without needing specific approval from CASA.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- Pilots renewing their instrument rating\n- Those using overseas flight simulator training providers (rather than Australian ones)\n\n**What it does:**\nNormally, under regulation 60.055, pilots must get CASA approval to use a flight simulator for training or testing. This exemption removes that requirement **if** the pilot:\n- Uses the simulator for an instrument proficiency check (to renew their instrument rating)\n- Gives CASA details of the proposed check at least 10 working days beforehand (as required by Civil Aviation Order 40.2.1)\n\n**Why it matters:**\nIt makes it easier and faster for pilots to maintain their qualifications using international training facilities without getting bogged down in extra paperwork for each simulator session."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/casa-ex177-12-exemption-from-flight-simulator-user-approval","history":"/api/acts/casa-ex177-12-exemption-from-flight-simulator-user-approval/history","analysis":"/api/acts/casa-ex177-12-exemption-from-flight-simulator-user-approval/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/casa-ex177-12-exemption-from-flight-simulator-user-approval/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/casa-ex177-12-exemption-from-flight-simulator-user-approval/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/casa-ex177-12-exemption-from-flight-simulator-user-approval/documents"}}