CASA EX105/23—Part 105 (Parachute Operators and Pilots) Instrument 2023

This legislation sets out special rules and exemptions for people and businesses involved in parachuting operations in Australia. It covers four main areas:

Who gets exemptions from certain rules:

• Parachute operators who aren't training organisations (section 4): Businesses that run parachute jumps for experienced jumpers (not trainees or tandem passengers) don't have to follow some of the strict training and standards rules that apply to training schools.
• Certain aircraft training (section 5): People teaching pilots how to fly aircraft for parachute drops, but not the specific training needed for official "jump pilot" qualifications, are exempt from some rules.
• Non-training parachute descents (section 6): When experienced parachutists (not trainees or tandem jumpers) are being dropped, the aircraft operator and pilot don't have to follow certain training-related requirements.

Special safety rules for helicopter pilots (section 7):

• Helicopter pilots must have at least 10 hours of experience as pilot-in-command of that specific helicopter type before they can drop trainee or tandem parachutists.

Major exemption for aeroplane seating arrangements (sections 8-10):

• Normally, aircraft must follow their flight manual rules about how many passengers can be carried, how seats are arranged, and how passengers are strapped in.