All pilots must hold a current and valid licence appropriate to the aircraft being flown (RA-Aus or CASA as applicable).

Current medical (if required) and flight review (AFR/BFR) must be valid on the day of competition.

Pilots must comply with the operating limitations of their licence and aircraft category.

Students may participate only with instructor approval and supervision where required.

Aircraft must be airworthy and legally registered.

All maintenance and required inspections must be current.

Weight and balance must be within limits for the competition configuration.

Aircraft hired must be booked in advance and operated in accordance with club procedures.

The Chief Flying Instructor (or delegate) reserves the right to deem any aircraft unsuitable for a specific event.

Safety is the overriding priority at all times.

Standard Bendigo Airport procedures apply, including radio calls and circuit operations.

All CASA/RA-Aus regulations must be complied with.

Any unsafe conduct may result in immediate disqualification.

Judges’ decisions regarding safety breaches are final.

A safety briefing will be mandatory for all competitors.

Events will be conducted in accordance with published VLAC procedures and scoring criteria.

Competitors must attend the relevant briefing before participating.

Order of flight will be determined by organisers.

Weather minimums will be set by the event director and may exceed legal minima.

Events may be modified, delayed, or cancelled due to weather, traffic, or operational considerations.

Landings must be conducted as specified for the event.

Go-arounds are permitted for safety but may incur scoring penalties (as briefed).

Any unsafe landing technique may result in disqualification from that round.

Scoring is based on when the wheels make contact with the ground for the last time in case of a bounce.

SIM exercises will be conducted under supervision.

No external assistance is permitted during timed or assessed components.

Ground quiz responses must be the competitor’s own work.

Pilots fly at their own risk.

Organisers accept no responsibility for damage to aircraft or personal property.

By signing up, competitors acknowledge and accept these conditions.

The event may be photographed or filmed.

By entering, competitors consent to images being used for promotional purposes unless otherwise advised in writing.

The Event Director’s decision is final.

The organisers reserve the right to amend rules if required for safety or operational reasons.

Good sportsmanship is expected at all times.