CASA this week published a Plain English Guide (PEG) covering the flight crew licensing rules for helicopters.
This is the second PEG covering Part 61, joining the aeroplane category PEG published in August.
"The guide brings together the regulations, manual of standards, exemptions, instruments and other guidance into a single publication," CASA says.
"The guide is designed to save people in the aviation community from having to search through regulations and standards for the information they need.
"These plain English guides simplify the rules and requirements, making them more accessible than traditional legal language.
"By consolidating everything from regulations to exemptions and instruments into one document, we hope to make it easier for helicopter pilots to understand what they can and can’t do."
The guide provides information to help helicopter pilots understand the purposes, functions and key concepts of licensing, apply for a pilot licence, rating or endorsement, and understand the privileges and limitations of Part 61 helicopter licences.
Currently, the PEG is available only in digital form, but CASA expects to have hard copies available for sale before the end of the year.
"As with our Part 61 guide for aeroplanes, we’re keen to hear feedback about whether the publication hits the mark for users, as well as ideas for improvement in future versions," the regulator says.
"Before we move to print, we also want to ensure we’ve captured everything accurately and addressed any potential gaps or oversights."
The Part 61 Plain English Guide for helicopters is available for download as a PDF from the CASA website.