Public transport – exceptions – introductory flightsU.K.
15.—(1) This article applies to an introductory flight (as defined in article 2 of the F1... Air Operations Regulation) which meets the criteria and conditions described in article 6(4a)(c) of that Regulation.
(2) A flight to which this article applies—
(a)is—
(i)a commercial flight for the purposes of Part 4; and
(ii)a non-commercial flight for all other purposes; and
(b)must—
(i)except when conducted by gliders or balloons, start and end at the same site;
(ii)be operated by day and in compliance with the Visual Flight Rules;
(iii)be overseen by a person nominated by the relevant organisation mentioned in article 6(4a)(c) of the F1... Air Operations Regulation to be responsible for the safety of those involved; and
(iv)comply with any other conditions which may be specified by the CAA.
Textual Amendments
F1Word in art. 15 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 5 (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)