Race Rules

Rule 1

The race committie is always right

Rule 2

If you think you are right refer above.

Rule 3

Teams may produce their own merchandise (T-shirts, caps, banners etc.,) but must include the Outback Air Race logo on any such merchandise. The RFDS logo on the other hand is a valuable marketing asset of the RFDS and its use is tightly controlled. The RFDS logo may only be used with prior permission of the RFDS, via your committee. Please contact us if you wish to use it on team merchandise, or on printed or electronic media.

Rule 4

See The Time Trial for additional rules

Rule 5

All teams will make provision on their aircraft for space to display race stickers and race numbers. The space required on both the left and right side of the fuselage aft of the cockpit measures 1000mm x 300mm (Note: These stickers are provided by the race organisers. You may produce and affix others as you see fit)

Rule 6

All team members must sign, and have witnessed, an Indemnity and Release form. Forms shall be submitted at registration prior to the start of the Race.

Rule 7

The race committee reserves the right to withdraw the privilege of any team to continue the race at any time for not entering into the spirit of the race, for breaking the rules, or behaving in a manner that is deemed by the race commiittee to be unsafe.

Rule 8

Each pilot in command and team member must adhere to all orders and regulations of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and take responsibility for such.

Rule 9

The race committee retains the right to alter the route as required.

Rule 10

The race committee retains the right to alter these rules; any alteration will be notified to teams prior to the commencement of the race or during the race at the daily briefing.