4Definitions

4 Definitions

In this Act, unless the contrary intention appears:

aircraft has the same meaning as in the Civil Aviation Act 1988, but does not include model aircraft.

Australian territory has the same meaning as in the Air Navigation Act 1920.

Commonwealth aircraft means an aircraft, other than a Defence Force aircraft, that is:

(a) in the possession or under the control of the Commonwealth or an authority of the Commonwealth; or
(b) being used wholly or principally for a purpose of the Commonwealth.

Defence Force aircraft means aircraft of any part of the Defence Force, including any aircraft commanded by a member of that Force in the course of duties as such a member.

in flight has the meaning given by section 5.

operator has the meaning given by section 6.