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Flight training not shutdown - Yet?? 

Via AOPA Oz:

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AOPA Australia CEO BENJAMIN MORGAN reports.
April 3, 2020 By Benjamin Morgan



During this past week, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of Australia (AOPA Australia) has received numerous requests from flight training school business members seeking clarification with respect to the Coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions.

AOPA Australia has today received advice from Senator Susan McDonald, on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister, confirming that there are no specific restrictions or prohibitions placed on the operation of flight training schools, but notes that the COVID-19 situation in Australia remains fluid and the situation may change.

Flight training schools are reminded of the need for personal protective equipment and are urged to maintain strict transmission reduction measures at all times.

Flight training schools are also reminded of the need to remain up-to-date with their respective State Government and work place health and safety requirements.

Flight training schools seeking further information are invited to contact AOPA Australia CEO Benjamin Morgan – ben.morgan@aopa.com.au

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Plus via Airspeed Aviation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AirspeedAv/status/12...0682215424

Yesterday we received a call from the NSW Police stating that we were in breach of the Public Health Act and must cease flight training.
We received this from Senior NSW Police last night and confirmation this morning by email.

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Although we are still operating Flight Training and charter, it is far from Ops Normal and rigorous medically-reviewed controls have been put in place from before you even enter the premises.

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We have sent our protocols to every client and flying student, and trained all our staff on how to follow and enforce these greatly increased requirements.

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In the meantime, we will continue to provide critical transport and education services to those clients who need us.

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