CRITERIA
The pilot-in-command should consider the following criteria to determine whether an activity falls within the scope of specialised operations:
(a) the aircraft is flown close to the surface to fulfil the mission;
(b) abnormal manoeuvres are performed;
(c) special equipment is necessary to fulfil the mission and which affects the manoeuvrability of the aircraft;
(d) substances are released from the aircraft during the flight where these substances are either harmful or affect the manoeuvrability of the aircraft;
(e) external loads or goods are lifted or towed;
(f) persons enter or leave the aircraft during flight; or
(g) the flight falls under the definition of 'maintenance check flight'.
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