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ANNEX 02 - Rules of the Air

Annex Provision	Detail of Differences	Remarks
CHAPTER 3
3.1.8	Australia does not stipulate separation distances. However, Australia does require training and certification for pilots to operate aircraft flying in formation.	Separation distances are not stipulated because they can not be judged accurately by pilots in a formation flight. Additionally, even if such a rule were to be written, it would be unenforceable because the distance can not be determined accurately.
3.2.2.6	Australian legislation requires that an aircraft should not attempt to take off until there is no apparent risk of collision with other aircraft.	Pilots flying Australian aircraft overseas must abide by the requirements of the country in which they are operating.
3.2.2.7.3	Currently, stop bars are not used in Australia.	Pilots flying Australian aircraft overseas must abide by the requirements of the country in which they are operating.
3.5.3	Australia does not specify the accuracy required for time used in the application of data link communications.	The definition for Required Communication Performance (RCP) is under development.
3.6.1.3	Australia does not mandate a fuel plan for each flight.	Fuel planning instructions are required to be detailed in the Companys Operations Manual.
3.6.2.1.2 and 3.6.2.1.3	Change-over points are not defined in Australia. However, deviations from track must be notified to ATS.	Under Australian legislation the pilot in command is responsible for the start, continuation, diversion and end of a flight.
3.6.4	There is no requirement to advise ATC when a controlled flight ceases to be subject to air traffic control.	The point at which an aircraft ceases to be subject to control is evident to ATC by flight progress.
3.6.5.2.2	The requirement to maintain heading and altitude for 20 minutes is not documented in the radio failure procedures.	Details of the radio failure procedures are contained in the AIP.
CHAPTER 4
4.5	Flights conducted above FL200 are subject to approval. There is no additional approval required for flights above FL290.	Approval of VFR flights above FL200 is given on the basis the aircraft is equipped for operations under the IFR.
4.7	Australia requires compliance with the Tables of cruising levels above 5000 feet above mean sea level, and aircraft below 5000 feet must comply whenever it is practicable.	The selection of a 5000 ft level is consistent with the level above which the carriage of radio on flights under VFR is mandatory.
CHAPTER 5
5.1.3.2	The decision to cancel IFR is left to the discretion of the pilot in command.	Under Australian legislation the pilot in command is responsible for the start, continuation, diversion and end of a flight.
5.2.1	Australia does not differentiate between the requirements for IFR aircraft inside or outside controlled airspace.	Differences between SARPs and Australian procedures are documented for sections 3.6.1.3, 3.6.2.1.2 and 3.6.2.1.3