6Exempt aircraft

6 Exempt aircraft

(1) Application may be made to the Secretary for a permit to fly an aircraft referred to in regulation 4 although the aircraft does not comply with Annex 16. (2) The Secretary or an authorised officer may grant the requested permit, in writing, if he or she is satisfied that: (a) the historical significance of the aircraft justifies the permission; or (b) the proposed air navigation will serve solely a public interest. (3) A permission may be given subject to conditions to be met by the operator of the aircraft that the Secretary or authorised officer thinks appropriate for the purposes of these Regulations. (4) If a permission is granted under paragraph (2) (b), it must specify the permitted air navigation and the period, not exceeding one month, during which the aircraft may be engaged in the permitted air navigation. (5) If an aircraft in respect of which a permit is in force is flown in contravention of a condition of the permit, the permit is taken to be revoked and regulation 4 applies as if the permit had not been granted. (6) If the Secretary or authorised officer decides not to grant a permit, or decides to revoke a permit, he or she must give written notice of the decision to the applicant within 28 days of receiving the application.