Civil Aviation Act 1990

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65J: Non-compliance with commands given by pilot-in-command

You could also call this:

“Listen to the pilot: following their rules on a plane is the law”

If you’re on an aircraft, you must follow any instructions given to you by the pilot-in-command. The pilot might give you these instructions directly or through a crew member. These instructions are part of the pilot’s duties under section 13 or the rules.

If you don’t follow these instructions, you’re breaking the law. This is called an offence. If you’re found guilty of this offence, you might have to pay a fine. The most you could be fined is $5,000.

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65JNon-compliance with commands given by pilot-in-command

  1. Every person commits an offence who fails to comply with any commands given to the person directly by the pilot-in-command, or indirectly by the pilot-in-command through a crew member, in accordance with his or her duties under section 13 or the rules.

  2. Despite section 28(6), every person who commits an offence against subsection (1) is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.

Notes
  • Section 65J: inserted, on , by section 28 of the Civil Aviation Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 8).
  • Section 65J(2): amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).