The lack of guidance material for the supervision of a pilot with an Agriculture Pilot (Aeroplane) Rating Grade 2 increases the risk of inadequate supervision of such a pilot
The regulatory action adequately addresses the risk associated with indirect supervision of an Ag 2 rated pilot.
In its response to this safety issue, CASA advised that: CASA will development [sic] an Advisory Circular that provides guidance to industry as to how supervision of Ag 2 pilots may be conducted. CASA will also address the issue of differences in the aeroplane along with the helicopter flight training syllabi.
This safety action was superseded by proactive safety action detailed in AO-2009-070-NSA-096.
CASA has promulgated a new licensing regime in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 61, which includes a Subpart 61.R that identifies specific requirements for indirect supervision of an Ag 2 pilot.
The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken by CASA adequately addresses the safety issue.
