The new operational procedures that will apply to GAAP and Class D aerodromes come into effect tomorrow.
From Thursday June 3, Bankstown, Camden, Moorabbin, Archerfield, Parafield and Jandakot airports become class D, and CASA wants to ensure all affected pilots are up to speed on the changes that will come into effect at these as well as the 11 existing class D aerodromes. The new procedures are based on the International Civil Aviation Organization model and US Class D procedures.
While all pilots would’ve already received in the mail a package of material from CASA explaining the changes, the regulator is ensuring everyone is fully aware of the changes with additional support material including a recently launched e-learning tutorial.
The new e-learning tutorial can be accessed through CASA’s website by clicking on the front page ‘e-learning - 3 June changes’ link. The GAAP/Class D module sets out the background to the changes, the new Class D entry and exit procedures, new procedures for operating within Class D, aircraft separation responsibilities and the available documentation.
CASA has also released a non-towered aerodrome e-learning tutorial which covers the legislative changes, radio communications, flight procedures, standard traffic procedures, non-standard approaches, hazards and see and avoid. By undertaking this tutorial pilots will learn all about the changes to
Civil Aviation Regulations 166.
Within the tutorial there are links to explanatory material, such as the new Civil Aviation Advisory Publications covering the new procedures and the responsibilities of pilots to avoid collisions. It sets out the new requirement for the mandatory carriage of a VHF radio in all aircraft that operate at registered, certified, military and other designated aerodromes. There are questions on each topic to test knowledge and contact information for further advice.
So be sure to update your knowledge of the new procedures by clicking here and doing the e-learning tutorial now.
Image credit: BAC Airports.
