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Commonwealth legislation
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:
Special safety rules for helicopter pilots (section 7):
Major exemption for aeroplane seating arrangements (sections 8-10):
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Direct links to the current provisions in CASA EX105/23—Part 105 (Parachute Operators and Pilots) Instrument 2023.
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Why it matters: This instrument allows the parachuting industry to operate more flexibly while maintaining safety through alternative means. Without it, parachute aircraft would have to comply with standard passenger aircraft rules that don't work well for people who need to exit quickly mid-flight.