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Form 101-09

Application for RPA Flight Authorisation (Area Approval / Permission)

Form 101-09 01/2018 RPA Flight Authorisations (Area Approval / Permission) – Guidelines Page i of ii

ABOUT THIS APPLICATION FORM

Complete this form if you are applying for one of the following Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Flight Authorisations:

Area Approval (CASR 101.030) –

Above 400FT AGL in controlled airspace

Above 400FT AGL in non-controlled airspace

RPA Permission (CASR 101.080) –

Operations within 3NM of a controlled aerodrome Operate over a movement area of a controlled aerodrome

Operate over a movement area of non-controlled aerodrome

Operate over the approach or departure path of a runway of a controlled aerodrome Operate above 400FT AGL within 3NM of a controlled aerodrome Operate above 400FT AGL within 3NM of a non-controlled aerodrome

This application is made up of five parts:

Part A General Application Details

Part B Area Approval / Permission Details

Part C Submission Checklist

Part D Applicant(s) Declaration

Accuracy of information provided

All information will be used to assess if the applicant is

entitled to a RPA Flight Authorisation. An incomplete,

poorly prepared or inaccurate application may:

o Result in rejection of the application

o Raise doubts about the applicant’s ability to

conduct and control the operation

o Result in delays

o Add to the cost of the application

o Result a refusal to issue the Flight

Authorisation

Please remember it is an offence to make a false

declaration in this form.

If you are filling in the form by hand, print neatly with a

black or blue ballpoint pen. Some questions contain

check boxes. Please mark X where appropriate. This

information is used in the calculation of a cost

estimate for the assessment of your application.

Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory

and must be completed.

If at any time you would like assistance with any

aspect of this form, please contact the RPAS Team by

email at [email protected]

Applicants are required to complete and submit ALL

parts of the application to be acceptable to CASA.

The completion of this application form is the first step

in the application process. On receipt of a completed

application form, CASA will calculate and send you an

estimate of the cost to process your application and

any additional information you must submit.

Should you wish to proceed, you will need to pay the

estimate and send any requested documents to the

RPAS Team.

CASA may refuse to consider an application or to

consider it further while there are requirements

that the applicant has not complied with.

Privacy & Your Personal Information

The information you provide in this application will be

used to assess the suitability of the applicant to hold a

ReOC. CASA is bound by the Privacy Act to

safeguard personal information within the terms of the

Act.

Submitting your application

After reviewing your application, CASA will advise you

if any additional information is required to be

submitted.

Submit the completed application to the RPAS Team

by email at [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Form 101-09

Application for RPA Flight Authorisation (Area Approval / Permissions)

Form 101-09 01/2018 RPA Flight Authorisations (Area Approval / Permissions) – Guidelines Page ii of ii

GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION FORM

Part A – General Application Details

A2: The movement area of an aerodrome is defined as the part of an aerodrome used for the surface movement of aircraft (takeoff, landing and taxiing of aircraft) consisting of the maneuvering area and the apron(s).

A3: As the holder of a current RPA Operator’s Certificate (ReOC), you will need to provide the details in this section as they appear on your current certificate.

If your legal name has changed, you will need to vary your ReOC by completing Form 101-02.

A4: Your Chief Remote Pilot must be approved by CASA as part of your ReOC application process. If the details of your current Chief Remote Pilot require updating, then complete Form 101-04.

A5: Describe the details of the crew that will be present during the selected operation and the tasks and responsibility for all personnel involved. This includes:

Confirmation the chief remote pilot has certified the operation.

Details of who is the RPA pilot responsible for carrying out the flight safety from start to finish.

Confirmation the members of the safety crew have completed the RPA induction training and certified ascompetent for the operation.

Details of the safety crew and the tasks they will be responsible for during the operation e.g. monitoringYTWB CTAF frequency, watching for aircraft and other hazards and restricting access to the area duringthe activity when RPA is in flight.

A6: Outline the RPA used during the operation. The RPA outlined here must exist on your remote operator’s certificate (ReOC). If the RPA details on your ReOC require updating, you will need to vary your ReOC by completing Form 101-02. List the RPA Type if the RPA Category is Medium size (or above). Include any distinguishing marks that identifies the RPA in operation e.g. colour, striping etc.

Part B –Area Approval / Permission Details

B4: Details of Operating Location

a. Provide a written outline (in a separate document) of the perimeter of the overall area of operation usingLatitude and Longitude coordinates to identify point-to-point edges of the perimeter or outline a single pointwith a radius.

For example:Point 1: S 27° 33.3, E 151° 55.1 Point 2: S 27° 33.4, E 151° 55.6

b. Provide an aerial view map e.g. google maps or aeronautical chart (in a separate document), and mark thepoint-to-point locations as well as the nearest aerodrome and any nearby helicopter landing sites.

c. The Aerodrome Reference Point can be found in ERSA and is indicated by the symbol.

B5: Flight Profile:

Provide an outline of the specific sortie within the operating location (as specified in B4, in a separate document). This includes the point-to-point intended routes within specified areas, the intended altitude at the points and when the RPA will be stopping to conduct activities e.g. to capture images. The outline can be either written or in the form of a diagram. This is to include (but is not limited to) extracts, flight profile of orbits (illustration), flight plan tracks, waypoints, transects etc...

Part C – Submission Checklist

C1: For all applications, you will be required to submit the documents (where applicable) listed in the checklist.

C2: If you have any additional documents to support your application, list the document name(s) in the field

provided and include as an attachment with this application form.

If you have any questions regarding this application or require further information on RPA

Operator’s Certificates, please contact the RPAS Team or by email at [email protected].

You do not need to print and submit these guidelines with your application form.

https://www.casa.gov.au/files/form101-02pdf




Form 101-09


Form 101-09 01/2018 RPA Flight Authorisations (Area Approval / Permissions) – Application Form Page 1 of 6

Part A – General Application Details

A1 Are you applying for RPA Area Approval? (CASR 101.030)

No Select the RPA Area Approval you are applying for:

Above 400FT AGL in controlled airspace

Above 400FT AGL in non-controlled airspace

Aerodrome:

A2 Are you applying for RPA Permission? (CASR 101.080)

No

Operate over a movement area of a controlled aerodrome

Operate over a movement area of non-controlled aerodrome

Operate over the approach or departure path of a runway of a controlled aerodrome

Operate above 400FT AGL within 3NM of a controlled aerodrome

Go to A2 Yes

Go to A3 Yes Select the RPA Permission you are applying for:

Operate above 400FT AGL within 3NM of a non-controlled aerodrome

A4 Provide details of your CASA approved Chief Remote Pilot

Full Name

ARN Mobile

Email

A3 Provide the details of the ReOC you hold:

ARN

Name (as it appears on your ReOC)

ReOC

Number

ReOC Expiry

Date

Aerodrome:

Aerodrome:

Aerodrome:

Aerodrome:

Aerodrome:

Operations within 3NM of a controlled aerodrome

Aerodrome:

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A5 Provide details of your RPA Crew onsite during operation

Position Name Duties Assigned

A6 Provide details of RPA to be used during operation?

RPA Category RPA Type (if applicable) Maximum Take-off

Weight (MTOW) Distinguishing Marks

Part B – Area Approval / Permission Details*

B1 Purpose of the operation

Is this application linked to a specific event e.g. airshow, sporting event? Yes No

Please provide an outline of the purpose of your planned activity: (Use additional sheets if necessary)

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B2 Complete the date(s) and time(s) for the Area Approval / Permission

Start Date Start Time

(Local / UTC) End Date End Time

(Local / UTC) # of Flights Endurance

Time

B3 Will any agencies / land owners be impacted by the operation? Yes No

If yes, provide details:

Name of Building Owner / Land Owner Contact Details Has Agreement

Been Obtained?

(Use additional sheets if necessary)

B4 Details of Operating Location

a. Please provide point to point operational locations for the Operational Area

Document Title:

b. Please provide a map (or maps) of the Operational Area

Mark the operational area and where it is in relation to the nearest aerodrome and any helicopter landing sites

(HLS) and include reference to the RPA launch and recovery areas e.g. take a screen shot/import image of

aeronautical chart to show HLS/ALA pertinent to your operations

Document Title:

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c. Provide details of:

The Nearest Aerodrome

Distance (in NM) from Aerodrome Reference Point

The Aerodrome Reference Point can be found in ERSA and is indicated by the symbol.

B5 Provide RPAS Operational Details

Provide details of the Flight Profile (of each sortie within the operating area)

e.g. orbits, flight plan, tracks / waypoints, transects etc.…

Document Title:

Proposed Actual Maximum Altitude Required

Equipment used to measure altitude / height

Classes of Airspace A C D E G Restricted IDENT e.g. R140A

What radio frequencies will need to be monitored?

What radio equipment will be used during operation?

B6 Provide Ground Operational Details

Take-off / launch site

Landing / recovery site

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Will crowd lines need to be managed during operation? Yes No

If yes, provide RPAS operations procedures (Library) reference outlining the details:

Part C – Submission Checklist

C1 The following supporting documentation will have to be submitted with this application:

Updated RPAS operations procedures (Library) Attached

Procedures associated with operation Attached

Job Safety Assessment (site hazards) Attached

Risk Assessment Attached

Letter of agreement obtained (from B3 – if applicable) Attached

Aeronautical Radio Qualifications Attached

Attachment for point to point operational locations (from B4 a) Attached

Attachment for map (or maps) of the Operational Area (from B4 b) Attached

Attachment for Flight Profile (from B5) Attached

C2 List any additional documentation you have provided:

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Part D – Applicant(s) Declaration*

1. I / We, as an individual or Director of company, stated in A3, declare that the information provided in

this application form is true and correct.

Giving false or misleading information is an offence under the regulations.

2. I / We understand that the information provided in this application will allow CASA to calculate anestimate for service for processing this application.

3. I / We understand and agree that the cost estimate may change, and processing the application maybe delayed if:

The application does not accurately and completely identify my/our requirements; or

The details in this application are subsequently changed; or

Adequate supporting documentation has not been provided.

4. I / We understand and agree that for CASA to proceed with this application, I / We must:

Accept the cost estimate

Forward the prescribed payment; and

Forward all supporting documentation to the RPAS Team

5. I / We give permission for CASA to send material relating to this applicationby email

Yes No

Note: I am aware of, and accept, the risk that information sent via email may be intercepted and readduring transmission, not delivered or modified. If you do not accept, material will be sent by post)

Name Signature Date

Name Signature Date

This completes your application

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