4Definitions

4 Definitions

  In this instrument:

AIP includes a NOTAM.

Controlling Authority for a volume of airspace, or part of a volume of airspace, mentioned in a Schedule, means one of the following:

(a)              subject to paragraphs (b) and (c), the Controlling Authority mentioned in the Schedule for the volume of airspace, including any part of the volume of airspace;

(b)              for Schedule 2, 3, 4 or 5, where the Controlling Authority mentioned in the Schedule for the volume of airspace, or part of the volume of airspace, is not the Department of Defence – RAAF (the RAAF) — the RAAF by agreement between the RAAF and Airservices Australia (AA) as expressed in acceptance by the RAAF of a voice telecommunication from AA releasing the airspace, or part of the airspace, to the RAAF;

(c)              for Schedule 2, 4 or 5, where the Controlling Authority mentioned in the Schedule for the volume of airspace, or part of the volume of airspace, is not AA — AA by agreement between AA and the RAAF as expressed in acceptance by AA of a voice telecommunication from the RAAF releasing the airspace, or part of the airspace, to AA.

Note   For reader guidance only: in practice, releases are strictly in accordance with written procedures established by AA and the RAAF.

hours of activity means the hours during which:

(a)              the air traffic control (ATC) service for a volume of airspace remains available; and

(b)              the volume of airspace retains its initial classification.

initial classification has the meaning given in subsection 5(1).